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Alakpa

Recipe By     : Favourite Sierra Leone Recipes by Pamela Greene
Serving Size  : 8   Preparation Time :0:40
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  pint          palm oil
       2  unit          large fresh fish -- cut into large portions or dried fish in large
                        flakes
       4  unit          jakato -- optional
       2  unit          large onions -- ground
       2  unit          peppers -- large red chopped finely
          unit          ogiri -- optional
       2  cup           water
     1/2  cup           powdered egusi -- optional
          unit          salt to taste
       1  pound         meat -- cooked to tender optional

How to make Alakpa?
1. Put palmoil, water, ogiri, onions, pepper into a saucepan and simmer gently until onions are tender and mixture well blended.
2. Cut jakato into sections and add to the sauce (optional).
3. Add fish and egusi if desired and cook gently until fish is tender and sauce thickens; much of water having evaporated.
4. Serve with a carbohydrate dish or store for later use as palaver sauce base.


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NOTES : People differ in what they put into Alakpa an in their meaning of Alakpa. Try comparing with others what they do in their preparation and what they include. You will find that the end result is a sauce base of palmoil and flavourings and a protein food (meat or fish).