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Hanjin Ligidi (Nigerian Lollipops)

Hanjin ligidi, also called ekana gowon, is a cone-shaped Nigerian confection mostly enjoyed by children. It is similar to a lollipop.

Source and licence

"Hanjin Ligidi (Nigerian Lollipops)" from the Wikibooks Cookbook (https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Hanjin_Ligidi_(Nigerian_Lollipops), revision 4517479), by its contributors (https://en.wikibooks.org/w/index.php?title=Cookbook:Hanjin_Ligidi_(Nigerian_Lollipops)&action=history), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).

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Ingredients

  • Tsamiya (tamarind)
  • Water
  • Sugar
  • Flavoring of choice

Method

  1. Shape food-safe paper or aluminum foil into cones.
  2. Clean any dirt or dust from the tsamiya.
  3. Wash the tsamiya in a clean bowl of water and drain it thoroughly.
  4. Soak the tsamiya in hot water for about 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer the tsamiya soaking liquid to a pot over medium heat.
  6. Gradually stir in sugar, making sure it dissolves, until it becomes very thick.
  7. Stir in your desired flavoring and/or coloring.
  8. Divide the syrup between the prepared cones. Let cool slightly, then insert a toothpick or other stick.
  9. Let set and harden completely. Unmold and serve.