Hausa-Fulani & Northern Nigerian
Kulikuli (Peanut Balls)
Peanuts cooked in a pan and spiced with cayenne for a West African snack.
20 min · Serves 4 · Easy
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Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min · 20 min total
- easy
- 1
Grind or pound the nuts adding just enough oil to make a smooth paste. With wet hands, squeeze the mixture to remove any excess oil.
- 2
Sauté the onions, cayenne & salt in a tablespoon of oil until golden. Knead into the nut paste.
- 3
Shape into 1" diameter balls adding a few drops of water if necessary to make them hold together.
- 4
Drop the balls into hot oil or flatten & fry in a skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the outsides are crisp.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.


