Nigerian Chapman Drink Recipe

Nigerian Chapman Drink

If you have been to a Nigerian party in recent times, there is a strong probability that you have
tasted the magic called chapman. The reddish drink is almost as popular as Coca Cola. I am sure
this recipe will be strongly debated based on the addition of Hibiscus tea. I had the pleasure of
speaking with some caterers in Nigeria, some swore the authentic recipe contains Hibiscus tea
why others disagree. I tried the recipe with and without and I am #teamHibiscus, feel free to
make your own choice on this one.
Ingredients
2 cups orange fanta (orange soda)
2 cups 7 up or sprite
2 cups unsweetened Hibiscus tea (Zobo)
1/3 cup concentrated black Currant ( I used Ribena)
1/2 teaspoon angosturas bitters*
Juice of 2 fresh Lime
6-8 cubes of ice
*( For those in Canada, you can find this at safeway. I have heard its available in most grocery
stores in the states)
Direction
In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Set in a fridge to chill. Serve over ice and enjoy.

Nigerian Samosas
September 8, 2011 | 61 Comments

Samosas are a deep fried appetizer and/or snack and are usually filled with potatoes, vegetables
and meat or chicken. I have to say though, there really isnt such a thing as Nigerian Samosas,
because they have no Nigerian (or even African) origin! However, there is a thing as the
Nigerian version of Samosas, which is what this recipe is.
Samosas are a South-Asian (think Indian) appetizer; they have somehow made their way to
Nigeria and Nigerians have embraced Samosas with open arms. They are usually triangular in
shape and the dough can be made from scratch or bought from the store in the form of Wonton
wrappers, which are square and just need to be folded over once the filling has been added.
I kept the filling for this really simple, however, you can add or subtract filling ingredients to
your hearts desire.
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To learn how to make Nigerian Samosas, heres what youll need:
Recipe Cost: $20.93 Prep: 20 mins Cook: 40 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Serves: 4-8

1 large sweet potato
1 turkey wing
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp semolina flour
1.5 tbsps Canola oil
6-8 cups Canola oil for frying
4 tbsps room temperature water
1 knorr cube
1 tbsp ground red pepper
Pinch of salt
1. Rinse turkey wing
2. Cut turkey wing at joints, so you get three pieces
3. Add turkey to pot, season with pepper and knorr cube. Add water, let boil for 20-30 mins over
medium heat
4. Wash and peel sweet potato. Fill pot with water and 1/2 tsp salt, cut potatoes in half, add to
pot. Let boil till soft, about 15-20 mins
5. While turkey and potato are boiling, add dry ingredients (flour, salt) to a bowl

6. Add oil
7. Mix together lightly, then add water
8. Stir together till it begins to show signs of forming a dough
9. Keep stirring to bring it all together
10. Knead dough with your fingers to make it smooth
11. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside for 15 minutes
12. Potatoes should be soft, cut each half into half, turn heat off
13. Turkey should also be done
14. Turn heat off turkey, get a flat plate, fork and knife and prepare to de-bone

15. Take off all meat and skin off bone and chop turkey meat up
16. Drain water from sweet potatoes and mash using potato masher or fork

17. Add chopped turkey to mashed sweet potatoes
18. Mix together thoroughly
19. Add 3 tbsps turkey stock for extra moisture, stir in
20. Return to resting dough
21. Divide dough into 4 parts
22. Roll each portion and set aside
23. Roll each portion out, not too thin, not thick at all
24. Cut each rolled piece in half at the center
25. Dip a finger in water and swipe the outer edges of dough. Add 1 full tbsp of filling in center
of each half
26. Working from the left, lift up from the dividing line into the center

27. Move over to the right and lift up the other edge over the first one, so its kind of
overlapping, pinch/press edge down
28. Looking at it from another angle
29. Gently pick up dough, careful not to spill out any filling
30. Push filling down, fold top over
31. Repeat for rest of dough, heat up canola oil in deep fryer or skillet. Oil shouldnt be too hot

32. Add Samosas into hot oil
33. Let fry over medium heat for 5 minutes till medium golden brown. Once fried, transfer to
plate lined with paper towel to absorb excess oil
34. Youre finished!
35. Close up inside view
Notes:
1. The addition of Semolina flour (yes, the same kind youd use to make okele to eat with any kind
of soup) makes for a slightly crispy outer covering, while still keeping the interior part nice and
soft.
2. Your Samosas dont have to be perfect triangles, but if youre particular on the shape, get a
square cutter, press into the dough to get the shape, put the filling in the center, and fold over.
You should have pretty much the same shape with each if you do this. If you do it freehand,
each samosa will have a different version of a triangular shape.
Substitutes:
1. You can use ANY kind of filling you can think up! Add some vegetables in there in the form of
peas and carrots if you wish.
2. Use chicken, chopped or ground beef, ground turkey, or even sausage meat.
3. Get creative with it, add some jollof rice in there with some meat.
4. Use regular/Russet potatoes instead of sweet or use them both!
Serving Suggestions:
By itself is always good,
With some spicy stew or
With a Strawberry Reduction Sauce







How to make Samosa (from India)


Samosa is an Indian delicacy but Nigerians love it so much!
It is now a constant feature at every party. Be sure to look for it in
the small chops section and hurry because it is usually one of the
first to disappear.

Ingredients for Samosa
The following ingredients make 8 samosas:
The dough:
60g (2 oz) plain flour (all purpose flour)
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
A pinch of salt
Warm water
Vegetable oil for deep-frying
The filling:
2 medium Irish potatoes
2 handfuls of green peas
100g minced beef
2 cooking spoons of vegetable oil
1 big stock cube
1 stalk of spring onion (cut into thin circles)
1 teaspoon of curry powder (for colour, no chilli)
Salt and ground cayenne pepper (to taste)
Feel free to customize the filling to your taste but the classic Indian Samosa must contain Irish
potatoes and green peas.

1 Jimmy Dean roll sausage
3 cups all purpose flour
2 sticks butter
1/3 cup water OR 3-5 tbsps water
1/2 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp Curry Powder
Small piece fresh ginger, grated
1/2 knorr cube OR 1 maggi cube
1 egg, whisked
Water, for sealing
1. In a large bowl, add flour & salt
2. Cut butter into flour
3. Using fingers, work butter into flour till it looks like breadcrumbs
4. Add water in increments and using fingers, begin kneading till it forms an uneven ball
5. Continue kneading with fingers till dough becomes smoother
6. Set dough aside & begin working with ground sausage meat
7. Remove meat from wrapper, add to bowl
8. Peel and grate fresh ginger
9. Add grated ginger along with spices
10. Work spices/seasonings into ground sausage meat
11. Set aside, return to dough and divide into two parts
12. Roll one half of dough into a long sheet
13. Cut uneven edges of left side (whatever side is facing you) & add to rest of dough in bowl
14. Add flour to your hands, scoop some sausage meat into hands & roll meat into a slightly
thick log
15. Add rolled sausage meat 1-2 inches from edge of dough
16. Gently lift cut edge (facing you) over sausage meat
17. Roll part with sausage once more to make it secure
18. Cut off extra dough as in step 13
19. Dip one finger in water & swipe edge, roll dough over part with water to seal edges
20. Cut off front and end bits of rolled dough that have no sausage
21. Start cutting log of sausage & dough into sausage rolls (see notes for length measurements!)
22. Use first cut sausage roll to gauge measurement & cut the rest into sausage rolls
23. Using a sharp knife, make three slashes across top of sausage rolls
24. Repeat steps 12 through 24 for remaining dough and sausage meat *5-10 mins before youre
done, pre-heat oven to 350 degrees*
25. Once done, transfer sausage rolls to baking pan layered with foil, wax paper and sprinkle
some flour (in that order)
26. Break and whisk egg, use a basting brush to brush egg on sausage rolls
27. Transfer baking pan to oven, reduce heat to 325 degrees and let bake for 30-40 minutes till sausage
is cooked
28. Once done, remove from oven
29. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from wax paper
30. Transfer to serving plate & youre done!