How to make Pap

How to make Pap

To make pap (ogi), follow these steps:

Ingredients

• Wet Corn Starch (Akamu, Ogi or Pap)
• Water (Hot and Cold)
• Evaporated Milk (Peak Milk)
• Sugar (to taste)

Preparation

1. Crush the Lumps:
   • Crush the lumps of akamu with a tablespoon until they are very small.
   • Add cold water in small quantities and mix until the mixture has a medium consistency with no lumps. The goal is to mix the akamu as thick as possible.
2. Boil Water:
   • Boil 3 cups of water in a kettle.
   • Stir the mixture well before pouring the hot water to prevent lumps from forming.
3. Pour Hot Water:
   • Pour the boiling water slowly and steadily into the bowl of akamu in a circular motion while stirring. This prevents lumps from forming3.
4. Thicken and Set:
   • Continue stirring until the mixture starts to thicken. Stop stirring once it sets completely.
5. Add Milk and Sugar:
   • Add evaporated milk and sugar to taste. For babies, use baby milk and no sugar.

Tips

• Use a sizeable bowl to contain the meal as it rises during preparation.
• If using corn flour, ensure it is very fine with no chaff, similar to custard powder3.
• For a different flavor, add vanilla extract for vanilla, chocolate powder for chocolate, or strawberry powder for strawberry.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with Akara (bean balls), moi moi, or other Nigerian foods like Fried Plantain.