Tuwo Shinkafa
Tuwo Shinkafa (TOO-woh shin-KAH-fah)
Rice Pudding Swallow
A smooth, white, moulded rice dough with a soft, stretchy texture, the quintessential accompaniment to northern Nigerian soups.
Nutrition & Info
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: flat plate
Accompaniments: miyan kuka, pepper soup, egusi soup
Instructions
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1
Wash rice thoroughly and boil in water until very soft and overcooked, about 25 minutes.
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2
Mash the rice in the pot with a wooden spoon or potato masher until smooth and sticky.
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3
Continue stirring vigorously over low heat until the mixture forms a smooth, stretchy dough.
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4
Wet a mould or small bowl, scoop the tuwo into it, and press to shape.
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5
Unmould onto a plate and serve warm alongside soup.
Did You Know?
In Hausa households, the ability to make smooth, lump-free tuwo shinkafa is considered one of the marks of an excellent cook.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- pot
- wooden stirring stick
- mould or bowl
Accompaniments
The Story Behind Tuwo Shinkafa
Tuwo shinkafa is the staple swallow of northern Nigeria's Hausa people. Made from locally grown rice, it serves as the neutral canvas for the region's intensely flavoured soups like miyan kuka and miyan taushe.
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