🍽️ Nigerian Puff-Puff with Spicy Fries & Stir-Fried Cabbage

 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

For Puff-Puff:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp instant yeast

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1 1/4 cup lukewarm water

Oil (for deep frying)

For Spicy Fries:

2 medium potatoes, cut into fries

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1/2 tsp chili flakes

1/2 tsp paprika

Salt to taste

For Stir-Fried Cabbage:

1 cup shredded cabbage

1 small carrot (optional), grated

1/4 onion, sliced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tbsp palm oil or vegetable oil

1/2 tsp crushed pepper or chili flakes

Seasoning cube or salt to taste

For the Drink:

Instant coffee or Nigerian tea (like Lipton or Top Tea)

Milk and sugar to taste

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

Puff-Puff:

Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Add lukewarm water gradually to form a thick batter.

Cover and let it rise for 45–60 minutes in a warm place until doubled in size.

Heat oil in a deep pan. Scoop small balls of batter into oil and fry until golden brown.

Drain on paper towels.

Spicy Fries:

Boil fries for 3–4 minutes (optional, for softness), then drain.

Toss fries with oil, chili flakes, paprika, and salt.

Air fry or pan-fry until crispy and golden.

Stir-Fried Cabbage:

Heat oil in a pan, add onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.

Add cabbage and carrots, stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.

Add chili flakes, season with salt or seasoning cube.

Cook until slightly wilted but still crisp.

Creamy Beverage:

Brew tea or coffee in hot water.

Add milk and sugar to your taste.

Serve hot in a black mug for the modern look.