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Nigerian Puff-Puff

Posted on Feb 27th, 2023
by Aderinsola Adeosun
Categories:
  • African Cuisines
  • Snacks
Nigerian Puff Puff

Puff-puff is a popular street food in West Africa and it’s made with just three ingredients: flour, sugar, and yeast, mixed and then deep-fried.

This appetizer is called puff-puff because when squeezed, it springs back like foam. It is spherical with a brown outside and white interior, and is very tasty.

It is a traditional Nigerian dessert served at holidays such as Christmas and birthdays. Children, especially love this snack due to its sweetness. It is also a popular dish in Cameroon, where it is served with beans.

I like mine with chilled orange juice, how about you? But let’s get to the cooking. It is recognized that getting the batter just right is a challenge. I use the recipe below, which is very easy, takes little time, and has been tried and tested.

Enjoy this classic puff-puff recipe!

Nigerian Puff-Puff

Chef’s Pencil Staff
The most popular appetizer on any Nigerian menu, puff-puff is a small round snack made with a yeast batter that is rolled into balls before being deep-fried till golden brown. While it's popular throughout West Africa, recipes might slightly differ from country to country.
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Prep Time 1 hr
Cook Time 15 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Nigerian
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • pepper to taste
  • 1¼ cups water
  • 2 tsps yeast
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup sugar + 1 tsp for proofing the yeast
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions
 

  • Mix half of a cup of warm water, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and the yeast in a cup. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes to proof.
  • In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients: the flour, sugar, salt, and nutmeg.
  • Pour the proofed yeast and the remaining one cup of water into the dry ingredients and mix until the batter is lump-free. Add pepper and mix thoroughly.
  • Cover the batter and allow it to rise for 1 hour. When ready for frying, the batter will give off a distinct sweet smell.
  • Preheat the oil in a suitably sized pan. Scoop up a little batter with a spoon and drop into the oil.
  • Fry all over until golden brown. If you are finding it hard to turn the puff puff while frying, just press the balls down a little bit with your spoon and then turn them.
  • Remove from the heat. Drain on paper towel and enjoy while still hot or warm.

Notes

Keyword appetizer, puff puff, small chops
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Aderinsola Adeosun

Aderin is a Nigerian foodie who is extremely passionate about the African culture and food. Aderin is currently living in Europe where she studies Public Alimentation.

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