Snack
Wagashi (Fried Fulani Cheese)

Wagashi (Fried Fulani Cheese)

Benin

60Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

A soft farmer's cheese made by the Peul (Fulani) of northern Benin, curdled from fresh milk, then sliced and fried golden and eaten with pepper sauce.

Equipment
  • Large pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Cloth or mould
  • Frying pan
  • Knife
Ingredients
Fresh whole milk2 L
Calotropis (Sodom apple) leaf extract, or white vinegar1/2 cup
Salt1 tsp
Vegetable oil (for frying)1 cup
Dried chilli / pepper sauce (to serve)to taste

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