Agbeli Kaklo
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| Course | Snack |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Ghana |
| Serving temperature | Hot/Cold |
| Main ingredients | Cassava, Water, Onion, Oil, Coconut, Salt. |
Agbeli Kaklo is a Ghanaian and Togolese snack made from cassava and eaten by the locals, the snack originated from the southern part of the Volta Region. It is very crunchy and mostly eaten with hard coconut. The snack is named as such because it is derived from cassava.[1][2][3][4]
Ingredients
The ingredients used in preparation:[5]
- Milled/Grated Cassava.
- Water.
- Onion.
- Oil.
- Coconut.
- Salt.
Preparation
Agbeli Kaklo is made by peeling and grating cassava, then removing extra water from it. The cassava is mixed with onions, pepper, salt, and sometimes corn flour or spices. The mixture is shaped into small balls or flat cakes and fried in hot oil until crispy and golden brown.[3][1][6][7]
The way Agbeli Kaklo is prepared can be different in various regions and homes. Some people add ginger, garlic, or local spices for more flavour, while others make it in a simple traditional way. Agbeli Kaklo is usually eaten as a snack or served with pepper sauce and fish.[3][6][7]
References
- 1 2 "'Agbelikaklo' the comfort food from Volta". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
- ↑ "Telande". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
- 1 2 3 Quarshie, M. (2016-08-26). "8 Ghanaian snacks we can eat all day, every day". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
- ↑ "Ghana's independence celebration to be marked in NYC with West African street food pop-up". Face2Face Africa. 2019-02-26. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
- ↑ "When Was The Last Time You Had Crunchy Agbeli Kaklo? Try This Recipe". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
- 1 2 Edinam (2020-09-03). "Agbeli Kaklo". Ginger & Sea Salt. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
- 1 2 Yogesh, Sukanya. "Agbeli Kaklo / Bankye Kakro (Cassava Croquettes) – Crispy Ghanaian Cassava Fritters with Coconut | Easy African Snack Recipe". Retrieved 2026-05-23.
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