Koose

Koose (also known as Bean Cake)[1] is a spicy black-eyed pea fritter that is commonly eaten in West Africa as a snack.

Koose
freshly fried koose

It was introduced to West Africa by the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria and other parts of West Africa such as the northern region of Ghana,[2] Sierra Leone and Cameroon. Koose can also be found in Caribbean countries such as Cuba and in South American countries such as Brazil. It is known in Ghana as "koose" or "koosay", in Nigeria as "akara", in Brazil as "acaraje" and in Cuba as "bollitos de carita". To the Dagbamba of Ghana it is known as "Kooshe", the Ewe call it "agawu" and to some in the Zongo community as "koose tankuwa".[3][4]

Nutrition

Koose contains fiber, antioxidants, and protein from the black-eyed peas.[3]

References
  1. Online, Peace FM. "Boy Sent To Deliver 'Koose' Feared Drowned At Madina". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
  2. "Ghana, Food & Drinks". Ghana Web.
  3. "NEWS". miczd.gov.gh. Archived from the original on 2021-08-23. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
  4. "'Koose' makes it to the international scene". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-06-07.


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