Akpan (dessert)

Akpan, also known as Akassa, is a fermented maize yogurt. A product of Togolese and Beninese cuisine, it is considered a dessert.

Akpan
Bags of fermented maize yogurt, Akpan
Alternative namesAkassa
TypeDessert
Place of originTogo, Benin, France (imported)
Main ingredientsFermented maize
Ingredients generally usedCondensed milk

Description

Akpan is made by fermenting maize kernels or powder. The fermented maize is then bagged together with condensed milk and ice to create a sweet dessert.[1][2] Some sources describe the dish as a vegetable yogurt.[1]

The dessert is popular in Benin and Togo. In Benin, the dish is referred to as Akassa. It has a small consumer base in France.[1]

References

  1. "L'akpan, le yaourt végétal béninois qui a du potentiel". archive.wikiwix.com. Archived from the original on 2017-03-17. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  2. "Akpan - Ogi". Cuisine228. 2018-04-09. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
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