Healthy African Snack 4: Akpu Mmiri.

Akpu mmiri simply refers to wet cassava slices that are consumed as snacks in Nigeria. Akpu mmiri has its origin in South East Nigeria among Igbo people.

Akpu mmiri is a whole food because of the simple processing method which allows most of the cassava nutrients to be retained.

Akpu mmiri preparation.

1. Peel and wash cassava tubers.
2. Cook and allow to cool.
3. Cut into strips of about 3mm in thickness.
4. Soak in water overnight to allow some fermentation.
5. Rinse the next day and serve.

Akpu mmiri is usually served with; 

• Coconut.
• Roasted groundnut.
• Roasted Palm kernel.

Akpu mmiri has almost all the nutritional benefits of cassava and those of the coconut or groundnut or palm kernel.

Read here about cassava, its nutrients and health benefits.  

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