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Nigerian · Igbo

Abacha

Also called african salad, abacha ncha, cassava salad

Shredded dried cassava dressed in palm oil emulsion with potash, ugba, garden egg leaves and pepper, topped with fish or ponmo. Served cold as a salad.

Heat
Medium
Kind of dish
Sides

What’s in it

  • Shredded dried cassava (abacha)
  • Palm oil
  • Potash (akanwu)
  • Ugba (oil bean)
  • Garden egg leaves
  • Pepper
  • Fish or ponmo (cow skin)

The usual main ingredients. Each kitchen cooks it its own way and says what its version contains.

Usually

  • Gluten-free
  • Vegan on request

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