Crunchy, savory snack cakes made from ground roasted peanuts with ginger, onion, and spices. The paste is shaped into sticks or balls, then deep-fried until golden and crisp.
Ingredients
3 cups roasted peanuts
1 tsp ground ginger
1 small onion grated
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
salt to taste
vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1Grind roasted peanuts in a mortar or food processor to a smooth paste.
2Knead the paste to extract excess oil, squeezing out liquid.
3Mix in ginger, grated onion, cayenne, and salt.
4Shape into small sticks or balls.
5Deep fry in batches at 350F until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Did You Know?
Kuli kuli vendors are a fixture at Beninese markets and bus stations, selling the crunchy snacks in small paper cones for travelers.