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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪16gProtein
🌾64gCarbs
🥑18gFat
🌿10gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Kpatankou

How to order / say it
Say it Kpatankou — [kpa-tan-koo]
Order Please bring me Kpatankou.
Locally Apportez-moi Kpatankou, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally

Kpatankou is a savory pie made of corn and cowpeas.

Why try it?

Kpatankou showcases the fusion of staple crops in Abomey, reflecting the community's resourcefulness and emphasis on hearty, satisfying meals.

How it tastes

The dish has a nutty aroma and rich savory taste, with a slightly crispy crust and a soft filling. Its complex flavors are a testament to its robust preparation.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Emerging in the late 19th century, Kpatankou became a favored dish in Abomey due to the abundance of corn and cowpeas. Its role in local festivities cannot be overstated.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 250 g corn flour
  • 🫘 150 g cowpeas
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🫒 50 ml palm oil
  • 🧂 1 tsp chili powder
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Cook cowpeas until tender and set aside.
  2. 2 In a bowl, combine corn flour, cooked cowpeas, chopped onion, and chili powder.
  3. 3 Add palm oil and salt, mixing thoroughly.
  4. 4 Form into pie-like shapes and bake until golden brown.
  5. 5 Cool slightly before serving.

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