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Ukpo Oka (Nigerian Corn Pudding)

Ukpo oka is a delicacy made from corn, popular among the Ika-Ibo people of Delta State, Nigeria. It is also known as nni oka, ekoki, sapala and igbankwu oka.

Ukpo Oka (Nigerian Corn Pudding)
Photo: “Southwestern Corn Pudding” by J Doll, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Ingredients

Makes
3
  • 4 ears of fresh sweet corn
  • 2 fresh peppers
  • 1 onion
  • ⅓ teaspoon ground crayfish
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ¼ cup palm oil
  • ⅓ teaspoon salt

Ingredients for 3 servings (1.1 kg) · the original recipe

Method

  1. 1

    Blend together the corn, pepper, onion, and crayfish with a small amount of water.

  2. 2

    Transfer the mixture to a bowl, and stir in salt and palm oil to taste.

  3. 3

    Pour the mixture into a mold. Place in boiling water, and steam for 45 minutes.

    Stovetop

Recipe from Wikibooks Cookbook, written by Wikibooks contributors. Used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; the ingredient list and method on this page are taken from that page and edited (its notes, tips and variations are not reproduced), and are available under the same licence. The macros, equipment tags and scaling are Ma Kitchen’s own and are not the source’s figures. Ma Kitchen is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wikibooks Cookbook. Copied on 2026-11-12.

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