Akpan, also known as akassa, is a fermented maize yogurt. A product of Togolese and Beninese cuisine, it is considered a dessert.
 Bags of fermented maize yogurt, akpan | |
| Alternative names | Akassa |
|---|---|
| Type | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Togo, Benin, France (imported) |
| Main ingredients | Fermented maize |
| Ingredients generally used | Condensed milk |
Preparation
editAkpan is made by fermenting maize kernels or powder. The fermented maize is then bagged together with condensed milk and iced to create a sweet dessert.[1][2] Some sources describe the dish as vegetable yogurt.[1]
The dessert is popular in Benin and Togo. In Benin, the dish is referred to as Akassa. It has a small consumer base in France.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "L'akpan, le yaourt végétal béninois qui a du potentiel". archive.wikiwix.com. Archived from the original on 2017-03-17. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
- ^ "Akpan - Ogi". Cuisine228. 2018-04-09. Archived from the original on 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
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