Gluten-Free Nigerian Breakfast Feast: Suya Bites, Puff Puff, and Akara

Allergens

Wheat (gluten) (in the original recipe, replaced with gluten-free flour)

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef, cut into thin strips
• 2 cups rice flour
• 1 cup gluten
• free all
• purpose flour
• 2 tbsp ground crayfish
• 1 cup black
• eyed peas, soaked overnight and peeled
• 1 cup palm oil
• 2 cups water
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tsp curry powder
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• Gluten
• free bread crumbs
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Suya Bites: Combine beef strips with ground crayfish, curry powder, garlic powder, onion, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate overnight.
2. Prepare the Akara: In a large bowl, mix rice flour, gluten free all purpose flour, black eyed peas, water, and palm oil until smooth. Stir in curry powder, ground ginger, salt, and pepper.
3. Fry Suya Bites: Roll marinated beef strips in gluten free bread crumbs and deep fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
4. Fry Akara: Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, frying until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels. e) Prepare Puff Puff: In a separate bowl, mix rice flour and water to form a thick paste. Pipe dough onto hot oil, frying until puffy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. f) Assemble and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

Chef’s Insight

The blend of spices in the Suya Bites creates a rich flavor profile that complements the crispy Akara and soft Puff Puff.

Notes

Adjust seasonings according to personal preference; the recipe is highly customizable.