Why Men Seem to Know How to Make Akamu and Custard Better Than Women.

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If you don ever make akamu or custard before, you fit agree say e no too easy as e look. You fit dey wonder, "Why e be say men dey sabi make these things pass women?"

Abeg, no vex, we go break am down and make sense of this curious matter. 

The Akamu Struggle: Why e No Easy.

Akamu, also known as pap, no get respect for many people, especially those wey think say "e too simple."

But na who no try am before? Akamu fit disgrace person sharply! If you no get the right process, your pap fit turn to watery mess or, worse, a heap of lumpy disaster. 

For some reason, men seem to do better at making akamu, especially bachelors. Why? It no be because dem born with the skill, but because dem don learn out of necessity. Men wey no sabi cook well go try small-small things like akamu, and once them get the process right, they’ll stick to it. But for women, who may feel say na small matter, sometimes, na when e spoil that dem go learn. 

The Custard Mystery: Na Also the Same Case.

Custard sef no dey exempt from this funny theory. How e be say men know how to get custard smooth like butter while women dey struggle to stop e from turning to clumps? This one sef na simple answer: patience.  When you dey make custard, you need to mix well, pour the water slowly, and stir continuously. If you rush am or try to use hot water anyhow, you go end up with some lumps. But because many men no dey overthink am, dem just follow the process patiently, and the custard dey come out right. 

Why Men Might Be Winning the Akamu and Custard Challenge.

1. Simplicity + Survival.

For many men, especially bachelors, meals like akamu and custard na quick fix for breakfast or late-night snack. Sometimes, dem dey learn how to make these things just because dem no fit rely on anyone to do am for them. And once them learn, na smooth-sailing from there. Women, on the other hand, might not give such dishes enough attention because dem fit think say e too basic or “child’s play.” That’s when the mess-ups happen! 

2. The Role of Patience.

When you dey make akamu or custard, patience is key. Some men, knowing say they no dey frequent the kitchen, go slow and steady, ensuring they get the right consistency. On the other hand, some women might rush or multitask while making it, thinking they can handle it without focusing too much. Before you know am, na lump festivity! 

3. Familiarity with the Process.

Men, especially those wey no too sabi cook, fit take extra time to master simple dishes like akamu or custard because dem no wan chop disappointment. Women, on the other hand, might not expect to struggle with these easy dishes and sometimes miss the small details that make the difference. 

The Science of Akamu and Custard: What Men Know that Women Don’t.

We fit talk about hot water, temperature, and the correct mixing methods. But the key thing men sabi when it comes to making both akamu and custard is that

The water has to be just the right temperature, and you need to mix gently but continuously. Men sometimes make the mistake of seeing these as "simple tasks" and just focus on doing them slowly. Women, in trying to juggle too many things or assuming it’s too easy, might miss this critical step and end up with a mess. 

What We Can All Learn from This 

No matter who sabi make am better, one thing we can all take away from this is focus and patience. Whether na akamu, custard, or any other food, cooking is about dedication and attention to detail. So, next time you dey cook akamu or custard, just remember the key lessons: 

1. Mix well– No skip the smooth paste stage. 

2. Don’t rush – Slow and steady wins the race.  

3. Temperature matters – Boiling water go help set your custard, and hot water makes akamu thick. 

Conclusion: No One Has the Monopoly of Cooking.

At the end of the day, whether man or woman, the skill to make perfect akamu or custard no be reserved for only one gender. With the right technique, anyone fit master this. So, next time you see a man preparing these meals like say na big deal, just know say na practice, not magic. And if you struggle with it, don't give up!

Even though men may seem to have a head start, you go still make am if you stick to the process.