Tuwon shinkafa
African rice pudding balls
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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 miyan kuka and miyan taushe.[4] Two variants made from maize and sorghum flour are called tuwon masara and tuwon dawa (made with sorghum), respectively.[5][6][7] In Ghana, tuwon shinkafa is called omo tuo.
Tuwon shinkafa | |
| Type | Swallow |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Nigeria and Niger |
| Region or state | most of Niger and northern Nigeria |
| Associated cuisine | Nigerian cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Hot, usually rolled up in spherical form |
| Main ingredients | Mashed rice, water |
Procedure
- Rinse the rice thoroughly and drain well.
- Add water to a pot and bring it to a boil.
- Pour the rinsed rice into the boiling water.
- Reduce the heat and simmer until the water is fully absorbed and the rice becomes soft and sticky. If the rice remains hard, add more water as needed and continue cooking.
- Once the rice is soft, use a spatula to mash it thoroughly until it forms a smooth, dough-like consistency.
- Mold the mashed rice into a desired shape using a container, or wrap it in nylon to hold the shape.
- Serve hot with your favorite soup.[6]
