Alkaki is a Hausa doughnut made with wheat and sugar paste or honey, it usually found in Hausa people royal houses and bride houses.[1][2] Alkaki is a snack originating from Northern Nigeria, known for its pronounced sweetness. This sweetness is achieved by soaking the snack in honey, sugar, or lemon syrup, which imparts moisture to it as it gets absorbed. Alkaki is a well-known choice for both parties and street food.[3]

Alkaki
TypeDoughnut
CourseSnack
Place of originNigeria
Region or stateNorthern Nigeria
Main ingredientsWheat, yeast, sugar, salt, Honey, water, vegetable oil
Other informationit's also consumed in Niger, Mali, Cameroun and some other west African countries.

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  1. ^ "How to Make Alkaki Hausa Snack - Northpad Nigeria". northpad.ng. 2022-09-16. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
  2. ^ "Alkaki Recipe by Augie's Confectionery". Cookpad. 2019-09-23. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
  3. ^ Goodness, Spicy & Delicious. "Spicy & Delicious Goodness". Spicy & Delicious Goodness. Retrieved 2023-09-27.