How to Make Agbeli Kaklo (Cassava Balls) Agbeli Kaklo is a Ghanaian snack that is a favorite among the people of Ghana and is made from mostly grated cassava.
The term Agbeli Kaklo comes from the Ewe language with "agbeli" meaning cassava and "kaklo" meaning cake or fried ball, in this case, fried balls that are crunchy golden brown perfect to relish with grated or roasted coconut. Agbeli Kaklo is very tasty, easy and inexpensive and everyone loves it but especially in the Volta Region of Ghana. Below is a step by step of how to make Agbeli Kaklo.- Ingredients: 2 large cassava roots 1 small onion (finely chopped) 1 teaspoon (or more if you want) of salt ½ teaspoon of ground pepper (optional) Oil for deep frying Coconut (Fresh grated or chopped coconut to serve on the side, optional)
Preparation Steps:
1. Peel and Wash the Cassava You will need 2 large cassava roots for making Agbeli Kaklo. First peel the cassava roots. You want to remove the thick brown skin and the thin white underneath layer, and wash the peeled cassava well with clean water. 2. Grate the Cassava Now that you have prepared the cassava, it is time to grate it. You want to grate the cassava into a fine pulp using a fine grater. If you can, a food processor can also grind it! 3. Dry out the starch and liquid Now you will put the grated cassava into a clean cheesecloth mesh strainer/cloth, and squeeze out the extra liquid.
The true meaning of the Ewe name is
The term Agbeli Kaklo comes from the Ewe language with "agbeli" meaning cassava and "kaklo" meaning cake or fried ball, in this case, fried balls that are crunchy golden brown perfect to relish with grated or roasted coconut.How to Make Agbeli Kaklo (Cassava Balls) Agbeli Kaklo is a Ghanaian snack that is a favorite among the people of Ghana and is made from mostly grated cassava
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