How to make pap, akamu or ogi (4 methods from scratch)

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Last Updated 01/06/2022

Want to learn how to make pap, akamu, or ogi?

Then you're welcome because in this recipe post, I will be sharing with your 4 pap recipes from scratch.

By the way, akamu means pap in Igbo language and ogi means pap in Yoruba language as well. And pap is called koko in Hausa language. 

Major Pap Ingredient 

The major pap ingredient is Fermented Corn Starch.

Dry Fermented Corn Starch

Yellow And White Dry Fermented Corn Starch.

Fermented Corn Starch is gotten from soaking fresh or dried corn in water for some days (3 days or more), after which you pour out the water, grind the corn to get a corn paste and then sieve using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to separate the starch from the chaff.

You can buy this Fermented Corn Starch ready-made or you can make it yourself at home (which I will be showing you how to shortly).

Note that the colour of the Pap takes on the type of corn used in preparing it. For example

  •  White pap is gotten from using white corn
  • Yellow pap is gotten from using yellow corn
  • Brownish pap  is gotten from using Guinea corn
  • Grey pap is gotten from using millet grains (although the colour varies from straw white, grey, little grey to dull white.)

How to make fermented corn starch at home

Here's the homemade fermented corn starch recipe from scratch.

Prep time: 45 mins

Cook time: 3 - 5 days

Ingredients

  • 10 corn on the cob or dried corn kernels or 1kg of fine cornflour

  • Enough water for soaking

Directions

  1. Peel corn from the cob or use purchased dry corn kernels. Place in a big bowl that has a lid.

  2. Soak corn in a lot of water, cover and store in a warm place. Allow to ferment till it’s tender (This takes 3 - 5 days). Make sure to change the water every 12 hours. 

  3. After 3 - 5 days, drain out water and wash the corn. Blend corn in a heavy duty blender or food processor to get a paste.

  4. Using a fine mesh or cheesecloth, sieve out the chaff from the corn starch.

  5. Allow the cornstarch to sit for another couple of days so that the water comes out and is continually drained out. This gives you a thick mixture and that distinctive sour taste associated with Pap.

  6. Store in a ziplock bag or tie in a nylon bag and store in the fridge for future making of your Pap.

Now that we have our Fermented Corn Starch ready, it time to get to the pap recipes proper.

How to make pap, akamu or ogi (methods 1)

Pap Recipe

Recipe by Fitnigerian

This recipe is the homemade pap method common amongst Nigerians. 

4.7 Star Rating

Pap Recipe

Category:
Main

Method:
Boiled

Cuisine:
Nigerian

Serves
1 - 3 people

Prep Time
15 Min

Total Time
20 Min

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup of fermented corn starch 
  • 4 tablespoons of room temperature water
  • 3 cups, or less of boiling water
  • Milk, optional 
  • Sugar or any sweetener, optional 
Directions: 
  1. 1
    Pour your fermented corn starch into a bowl and mix with 4 tablespoons of room temperature water to get a slurry (runny consistency).
  2. 2
     Boil 3 cups of water. The water must be boiling hot!
  3. 3
    Stir your fermented corn starch slurry well to crush any lumps and gradually add in your boiling hot water while continuously stirring the fermented corn starch slurry.
  4. 4
    Continue adding boiled water and stirring until the mixture thickens or to desired consistency. 
  5. 5
    Your Pap is ready to serve! You can add milk and sugar for more taste.
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How To Make Pap, Akamu Or Ogi (Methods 2)

Pap/Ogi/Akamu Recipe

Recipe by Fitnigerian

This recipe is another common homemade pap method.

4.7 Star Rating

How to make pap, akamu, ogi

Category:
Main

Method:
Boiled

Cuisine:
Nigerian

Serves
1 - 3 people

Prep Time
15 Min

Total Time
20 Min

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup of fermented corn starch 
  • 4 tablespoons of room temperature water
  • 3 cups, or less of boiling water
  • Milk, optional 
  • Sugar or any sweetener, optional 
Directions: 
  1. 1
    Add 3 cups of water to a pot and place on low to medium heat.
  2. 2
    Make a slurry of your fermented corn starch by adding 4 tablespoons of water into the bowl containing your fermented corn starch. Mix thoroughly to crush lumps.
  3. 3
    After your water has come to a boil, still on heat, stir your boiling water while you add your fermented corn starch slurry into the pot.
  4. 4
    It thickens almost immediately so you have to keep stirring while pouring your slurry in. Keep stirring till you get your desired consistency. At this point, you can add your sugar or any other sweetener (if using).
  5. 5
    Take off heat and Serve.
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How To Make Pap, Akamu Or Ogi (Methods 3)

Pap/Ogi/Akamu Recipe

Recipe by Fitnigerian

This recipe is another slightly different method to make pap at home

4.7 Star Rating

Pap Recipe

Category:
Main

Method:
Boiled

Cuisine:
Nigerian

Serves
1 - 3 people

Prep Time
15 Min

Total Time
20 Min

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup of fermented corn starch 
  • 4 tablespoons of room temperature water
  • 3 cups, or less of boiling water
  • Milk, optional 
  • Sugar or any sweetener, optional 
Directions: 
  1. 1
    Depending on how thick you want your pap to be, add the amount (lumps) of fermented corn starch into a pot and then mix with water to get a smooth solution. You can even mix with your clean hands to crush any lumps.
  2. 2
    Add sugar or any other sweetener of choice if using and stir to combine.
  3. 3
    Place pot on low to medium heat and start stirring. Keep stirring vigorously to avoid lumps till it thickens. If it’s too thick, you can add more water to loosen it up.
  4. 4
    Allow to boil for a little while. Take off heat and serve.
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How To Make Zobo Pap (Methods 4)

Zobo Pap Recipe

Recipe by Fitnigerian

This pap recipe trend I think got started by Sisi Yemmie (I stand corrected though) and we’ve joined the wagon.

4.7 Star Rating

Zobo Pap Recipe

Category:
Main

Method:
Boiled

Cuisine:
Nigerian

Serves
1 - 3 people

Prep Time
15 Min

Total Time
20 Min

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup of fermented corn starch 
  • 4 tablespoons of Zobo concentrate or Zobo drink
  • 3 cups, or less of boiling water
  • Milk, optional 
  • Sugar or any sweetener, optional 
Directions: 
  1. 1
    Pour your fermented corn starch into a bowl and mix with 4 tablespoons of zobo concentrate or zobo drink to get a slurry (runny consistency).
  2. 2
    Add 3 cups of water into a boiling kettle and allow to boil. The water must be boiling hot!
  3. 3
    Stir your slurry well to crush any lumps and gradually add your boiling water into the mixture. Continuously stir while adding the boiling water. 
  4. 4
    Continue adding boiling water until the mixture thickens or to desired consistency.
  5. 5
    Your Pap is ready to serve! You can add sweetener and milk for more taste.
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How to Preserve watery Fermented Corn Starch (Without a fridge).

  1. Pour your watery fermented corn starch into a container with a tight fit lid and cover properly.
  2. Get another bigger bowl and pour cool water into it.
  3. Put your covered pap container into the bigger bowl with water 
  4. Every day, change the water in the bigger bowl. This will preserve your watery fermented corn starch for about 2 to 5 days.

How to Preserve Dry Fermented Corn Starch (Without a fridge).

  1. Put your dry fermented corn starch into a container with a tight fit lid 
  2. Pour some cool water into the container containing the  dry fermented corn starch without mixing.
  3. Cover the container and store it in a cool place
  4. Every day, replace the water in the fermented corn starch container. This will preserve your dry fermented corn starch for about 14 to 28 days.

Frequently Asked Questions About How to make pap

Here are some pap questions and quick answers.

 What is Nigerian pap made of?

Nigerian pap is made of fermented corn starch. Fermented corn starch is gotten from soaking fresh or dried corn in water for some days (3 days or more), after which you pour out the water, grind the corn to get a corn paste and then sieve using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to separate the starch from the chaff.

 What are the ingredients for making pap?

The major  ingredients for making pap are fermented corn starch, water at room temperature, some flavoring, and boiling water.

Can Pap make my baby fat?

Pap is 98% carbohydrate and is a great meal for weight gain in babies.

Can Pap make my baby fat?

Pap is 98% carbohydrate and is a great meal for weight gain in babies.

What is Ogi Baba in English?

Ogi baba is brown pap in English. It is Pap made from Guinea corn.

How To Make Pap, Akamu Or Ogi Summary


Pap, Akamu Or Ogi Recipe (4 Methods From Scratch)
How to make pap, akamu or ogi (4 methods from scratch) 1

Want to learn how to make pap, akamu, or ogi? Then you're welcome because in this recipe post, I will be sharing with your 4 pap recipes from scratch.By the way, akamu means pap in Igbo language and ogi means pap in Yoruba language as well. And pap is called koko in Hausa language. 

Type: Appetizer

Cuisine: African

Keywords: Pap, ogi, akamu, koko

Recipe Yield: 3 servings

Preparation Time: PT15M

Cooking Time: PT5M

Total Time: PT20M

Recipe Ingredients:

  • Fermented corn starch
  • Water
  • Milk
  • Sugar

Recipe Instructions: 1. Pour your fermented corn starch into a bowl and mix with 4 tablespoons of room temperature water to get a slurry (runny consistency). 2. Boil 3 cups of water. The water must be boiling hot! 3.Stir your fermented corn starch slurry well to crush any lumps and gradually add in your boiling hot water while continuously stirring the fermented corn starch slurry. 4. Continue adding boiled water and stirring until the mixture thickens or to desired consistency. 5. Your Pap is ready to serve! You can add milk and sugar for more taste.

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