Okpa
delicacy prepared in Nigeria
Okpa (pronounced Ọkpa) is a dish prepared by the Igbo people with a type of beans known as bambara nuts. It is common the South-Eastern region in Nigeria and classified as a traditional Igbo cuisine. Other ethnic groups also eat it (with pap or soft drinks like (coca cola). Other Igbo names for okpa include ịgba and ntucha. In Hausa, it is known as gurjiya or kwaruru.
The main ingredients in okpa are bambara nut flour, pepper, palm oil and seasoning. It is prepared with pumpkin leaves and scent leaf. Nutritionally, okpa has approximately 16.92% crude protein, 4.93% fat, 26.62% carbohydrate and 216.28 kcal energy value, making it one of the most balanced staples.
Preparations
Okpa is prepared by washing banana or plantain leaves to wrap it. It is also made by mixing Okpa flour, crayfish (which is optional), salt, and seasonings in a large bowl.
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