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Nutritional Values

🔥180kcal
💪3gProtein
🌾42gCarbs
🥑1gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️200 mlServing

* Per serving · 200 ml. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Akpan

How to order / say it
Say it Akpan — [ahk-pan]
Order I'd like a glass of Akpan, please.
Locally Je voudrais un verre d'Akpan, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally

A slightly sweet and tangy fermented corn drink commonly enjoyed chilled.

Why try it?

Akpan is a refreshing staple that embodies the tradition of fermentation in Atakpame, offering a glimpse into local tastes and homemade beverage culture.

How it tastes

Mildly sweet with a sour undertone, it has a smooth, almost creamy consistency. Best served cold to enhance its refreshing qualities.

Origin & History — first documented: 1810

Akpan has been cherished since the early 19th century, made traditionally in households for daily refreshment and served at local celebrations.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g corn flour
  • 🥕 500 ml water
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🧂 5 g yeast

Method

  1. 1 Mix corn flour with water until smooth.
  2. 2 Add yeast and let ferment overnight.
  3. 3 Stir in sugar and serve chilled.

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