Nigeriana Spicy Popcorn and Peanuts (Guguru and Epa) Recipe
Locally called Guguru and Epa, this absolutely addictive Nigerian spicy popcorn and peanut snack is one of the simplest African recipes out there.
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Nigerian
Servings: 4-5
Calories: 132kcal
Author: Yummy Medley
Ingredients
1/2cupof popcorn kernels
1cupof dry roasted peanuts
2tbspvegetable oils
3tbspsugar
1/2tspsalt
1/4tspcayenne pepper
Instructions
In a 3 quart (or bigger) sauce pan, heat the vegetable oil on medium- high heat.
To test if the oil is hot enough, put 2-3 corn kernels in the oil , once they pop, take them out pour in the rest of the 1/2 cup of kernels and sugar in the oil.
Cover the sauce pan. After 30 seconds, take the sauce pan off the heat and shake the pot lightly for 10 seconds, then place back on the heat. Repeat! The popcorn should be popping at this point.
Once the popping slows down to a few pops every few seconds, dump the popcorn immediately into a clean tray, season with salt and cayenne pepper, and add the dry roasted peanuts.