HOW TO PREPARE KULI-KULI A NIGERIAN SNACK(with health benefits)

HOW TOPREPARE NIGERIAN KULI-KULI SNACK

 Kuli-Kuli is a Northern Nigerian snack that is made from dry roasted peanuts/groundnuts , ground into a semi-paste, mixed with select spices and deep fried until it hardens. 

INGREDIENTSFOR MAKING KULI KULI

* 1 Cup dry roasted groundnuts / Peanuts
* half tablespoonful Grated Ginger
*A pinch of ground Chilli pepper(optional)
*Groundnut /Peanut oil , for frying

DIRECTIONS

    ** Grind or Pound the roasted  groundnuts and ginger until smooth. You can make use of a dry mill or mortar. You can also add a little oil to the mill/blender as you grind. Don't allow it to turn completely to paste.

     ** Next, squeeze the groundnut paste to remove as much oil as possible(this step is very important if you want a very crunchy kulikuli).The secret in getting the crunchiest kuli kuli is squeezing out as much oil out of the paste,as you can get out.

    ** Mold the paste into any shape of choice.I prefer the circular shape..(you can add a little water to help it mold easily).

  ** Now heat about 4 cm deep of peanut/groundnut oil in a frying pan or pot, until the oil begins to smoke. You can add a few slices of onion or cloves to the oil to give it some extra flavor.

  ** Add the molded groundnut paste to the oil and fry until golden brown

TIP: If your Kuli kuli turned out softer than expected, pop itinto a preheated oven to dry out and harden without burning it.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF KULI KULI

1.   It contains vitamin B5 which are hydrogen carriers round the body.

2.   It contains vitamin D needed for normal growth of both infants and adults.

3.   It contains vitamin A which keeps the skin and eyes healthy.

4.   It contains Folic acid which helps in the formation of red blood cell in the body.

5.   It contains sulfur compounds; chromium and vitamin B6 which helps prevent heart disease by lowering high homocysteine level.