Ukpo Oka (Nigerian Corn Pudding)
Ukpo oka is a delicacy made from corn, popular among the Ika-Ibo people of Delta State, Nigeria. It is also known as nni oka, ekoki, sapala and igbankwu oka.
Ingredients
- 4 ears of fresh sweet corn
- 2 fresh peppers
- 1 onion
- ⅓ teaspoon ground crayfish
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ cup palm oil
- ⅓ teaspoon salt
Steps
- Blend together the corn, pepper, onion, and crayfish with a small amount of water.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl, and stir in salt and palm oil to taste.
- Pour the mixture into a mold. Place in boiling water, and steam for 45 minutes.
More recipes with corn, onion, ground crayfish or palm oil
Adapted from “Ukpo Oka (Nigerian Corn Pudding)” in the Wikibooks Cookbook by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Reformatted for this site; this page's recipe text is shared under the same license.