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How I make Pap aka Akamu/ogi from scratch

Pap popularly known as Akamu (in Nigeria) is made from fermented maize, it has this unique sour taste that gets you craving for more, pap could be enjoyed with bean balls or bean cake(akara), moimoi, bread or even the famous agege bread etc. Pap in Nigeria can be taken by both Adults and babies ready for weaning. As a matter of fact growing up Pap and Hot Akara was a Saturday morning staple. I remember going to buy Akara on Saturday mornings with older cousins living with my immediate family then in Warri, the crowd was often baffling. Now I made the decision to learn how to make pap from scratch in the comfort of my home when it was time for weaning my baby 'Vida' at the time, for hygiene reasons. I could only trust myself to make her meals. Pap is highly nutritious, especially when you decide to throw in guinea corn and millet in addition to your maize. Items you'd need Two clean bowl and or a see through bucket with cover.  Muslin bag or a chiffon cloth.  Siev...