Abacha (food)

Abacha is a type of food originating with the Igbos in south eastern Nigeria.[2][1][3]

Abacha
Abacha with kpomo, fish and utazi
Alternative namesAfrican Salad
Place of origin Nigeria
Region or stateSouth East
Serving temperatureCold
Main ingredientsDried shredded cassava
Ingredients generally usedOgiri
VariationsUkpa, Ugba
Food energy
(per 100 g serving)
367 kcal (1537 kJ)[1]
Nutritional value
(per 100 g serving)
Protein2g g
Fat g
Carbohydrate g

Ingredients
  • Dried shredded cassava
  • Ugba or ukpaka
  • Palm oil
  • Powdered potash
  • Fish (spiced cooked)
  • Ponmo (cooked and sliced)
  • Onion (sliced)
  • Garden eggs (Diced)
  • Garden egg leaves (chopped)
  • Salt and dry pepper
  • Crayfish
  • Seasoning cubes
  • Calabash nutmeg
  • Ogiri
  • Fresh utazi leaves
  • Boiling water[2]

References
  1. "Abacha: How to make your own African salad". Pulse Nigeria. October 31, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  2. Ndeche, Chidirim (August 19, 2018). "HOW TO MAKE ABACHA (AFRICAN SALAD)". The Guardian. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  3. Collins, Nwokolo (September 28, 2021). "15 Amazing Health Benefits of Abacha (African Salad)". Health Guide. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
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