This recipe takes me back to my childhood in Cameroon. "4à5," also known as Abgeli Kaklo or Cassava Balls, are deep-fried cassava beignets, especially popular in Ghana and Togo. "Abgeli" means "cassava" in Ewe, a language spoken in Ghana and Togo, while "Kaklo" generally refers to deep-fried balls or beignets. To prepare Abgeli Kaklo, cassava is peeled, grated, and made into a dough. This dough is then mixed with various spices and sometimes onions. The mixture is formed into small balls or flat discs, which are then deep-fried in hot oil until golden brown and crispy. Abgeli Kaklo are often served as a snack or side dish. In Ghana and Togo, they are also often served with pieces of coconut. Their crispy exterior and soft interior make them a particularly popular treat. In Cameroon, these are known, among other names, as "4à5".…
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