Nigerian Peanut Donkwa Balls
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups peeled, unsalted peanuts
- 1 cup medium grind cornmeal
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 3-4 tbsp peanut oil
Preparation
If the peanuts aren’t already roasted, add them to a dry frying pan and toast over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until golden all over
Transfer to a heat-proof dish and leave to cool for 5 minutes
Add the cornmeal to the frying pan and toast over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently
Take off the heat and leave to cool
Place the roasted peanuts in a food processor and blend until it starts to resemble peanut butter
Add the roasted cornmeal to the food processor, along with the sugar, salt, and chilli powder
Blend until all the ingredients are well combined and the texture is crumbly
You may need to scrape down the sides and blend several times
Transfer the mixture into a mixing bowl and add the peanut oil, a little at a time, until the mixture holds its shape when squeezed together
Use your hands to shape and mould the mixture into compact, bite-sized balls and place them on a serving dish
