Crispy Hausa Peanut Cakes (Kuli-Kuli)
Traditional crunchy West and Central African savory peanut rings made from defatted roasted peanut mash spiced with ginger, chili, and garlic, fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients (5)
0/5 readyA protein-packed heritage snack originated by Hausa communities in Northern Cameroon and Nigeria, often enjoyed with cold gari or cereal porridge.
Preparation & Cooking Steps
6 stepsGrind roasted peanuts into a smooth paste.
Squeeze the paste firmly in a cheesecloth to extract excess peanut oil.
Mix defatted peanut mash with ground ginger, chili pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
Knead into small rings, sticks, or balls.
Deep-fry in hot peanut oil until dark golden and ultra-crisp.
Drain on paper towels and let cool completely to harden.
Squeezing out excess peanut oil from the ground paste before shaping is the key secret to achieving that signature brittle crunch.