Funkaso

Funkaso or pinkaso is a traditional savory fritter originating from Nigeria. This Hausa peoples specialty is usually made with a combination of wheat flour, baking powder, oil, salt, sugar, and yeast. The flour is mixed with warm water and all the other ingredients in order to make the dough.

A small amount of dough is pinched off, and a hole is made in the middle before it's fried in oil on both sides until golden brown. Once done, funkaso is typically eaten as a snack on its own or served as an accompaniment to soups or stews. If desired, funkaso dough can be enriched with onions or hot peppers.