Tuwon shinkafa
 Tuwon shinkafa | |
| Type | Tuwo, swallow |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Nigeria |
| Region or state | Northern Nigeria |
| Associated cuisine | Nigerian cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Hot, usually rolled up in spherical form |
| Main ingredients | Rice, maize or millet |
Tuwon Shinkafa is a type of Nigerian and Nigerien rice swallow from Niger and the northern part of Nigeria.[1][2][3] It is a thick pudding prepared from a local rice that is soft and sticky, and is usually served with different types of soups like Miyar Kuka, Miyar Kubewa, and Miyar Taushe.[4][5] Two variants made from maize and sorghum flour are called Tuwon Masara and Tuwon Dawa, respectively.[6][7][8] In Ghana, Tuwon Shinkafa is called Omo Tuo.
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "How to make Tuwon Shinkafa (Rice Fufu)". All Nigerian Recipes. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ^ "Cuisine of Nigeria: Tuwo shinkafa". Trek Zone. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
- ^ "Three Delicious Delicacies, North of the Niger". Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
- ^ Brown, Ed (2020-03-30). "How to Prepare Tuwo Shinkafa and Miyan Taushe". Royac Shop. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
- ^ "Simple Way to Make Ultimate Tuwon shinkafa d miyar kuka | Quick and Easy Recipes". familycooking.pages.dev. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
- ^ "Tuwo Shinkafa (Tuwon Shinkafa) - made from Raw rice and also with Rice flour". Nigerian FoodTV. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ^ Eshemokha, Udomoh (2020-07-31). "TUWO MASARA: Health Benefits, How to prepare Tuwo Masara, Tuwo Masara Recipes". Nigerian Health Blog. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
- ^ "How to Make Tuwon Dawa: Nigerian Guinea Corn Fufu". 9jafoods. 2020-07-30. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
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