 Bags of fermented maize yogurt, akpan | |
| Alternative names | Akassa |
|---|---|
| Type | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Togo, Benin, France (imported) |
| Main ingredients | Fermented maize |
| Ingredients generally used | Condensed milk |
Akpan, also known as akassa, is a fermented maize yogurt. A product of Togolese and Beninese cuisine, it is considered a dessert.
Akpan is made by fermenting maize kernels or powder. The fermented maize is then bagged together with condensed milk and iced to create a sweet dessert.[1][2] Some sources describe the dish as vegetable yogurt.[1]
The dessert is popular in Benin and Togo. In Benin, the dish is referred to as Akassa. It has a small consumer base in France.[1]