Abacha (African/ Nigerian Salad)

Ingredient
2 cups Abacha (dried Shredded cassava)
1 Dried Fish*
1/4 cup Palm Oil
1/2 teaspoon Akau *Cooking Potash*
3 table spoons Crayfish
1/2 bulb small onion (chopped)
1/4 cup chopped scented leave
1 cube maggi and salt to taste

Direction
Soak the abacha in hot water till it’s soft (25-30mins). Drain.

Bleach the palm oil for 5mins on medium heat. set aside to cool

De-solve the akau in 1 tablespoon hot water.

In a bowl combine the bleached oil, akau solution, dried fish, crayfish, softened abacha, onions, maggi and salt .Combine all the ingredients.

Sprinkle on scent leaf just before serving

Enjoy!!!

*Note: you can add whatever pre cooked meat you desire.Ponmo (cow skin) was incorporated into the featured dish.