How to prepare Tuwo Shinkafa
My friend, you are welcome to our blog, and today we are going to take you on how to make tuwo Shinkafa. Before going deeply, you will be happy to know exactly what is tuwo Shinkafa.
What is Tuwo Shinkafa ?
Tuwo shinkafa is a rice dish from Hausa people, popular in Northern Nigeria and Ghana. In Ghana, it's called omo tuo. To make it, cook rice until very soft, then mash and roll into balls. People eat it with stew, treating it like a soft dough. It's easier to make compared to other doughs because you just need to make sticky rice dough without worrying about lumps such as Amala.
Tuwo is a Hausa word that means stiff porridge or swallow. There are different types of tuwo, depending on the ingredient maker used. For example, tuwon masara is made from corn, tuwon dawa from guinea corn, and tuwon gero from millet.
In Nigeria, tuwon shinkafa is eaten with different soups. Eg miyan wake (bean soup). Other soups like miyan taushe (pumpkin soup) my favorite, miyan kuka (baobab leaves soup), egusi, and miyan kuɓewa (okra soup) also go well with these rice balls. Ghanaian omo tuo is preferred with palm nut soup or groundnut soup.
Ingredients to make tuwo shinkafa:
(1). Arborio rice
(2). Clean water
Notes about the ingredients:
For tuwo shinkafa, traditionally, a local short-grain rice that becomes sticky after cooking is used. If you can't find this rice, you can substitute it with any short-grain or medium-grain rice with similar characteristics. For instance, I used arborio rice, commonly used for risotto. Sushi rice and Asian sticky rice (glutinous rice) also work well. You can find these in the rice section of your local supermarkets or online on Amazon or Jumia in Nigeria.
Instructions: How to make tuwo shinkafa:
(1). Wash the Arborio rice or the one you want use.
(2). Put the rice in a pot with enough water to cover it. Then Heat it on medium.
(3). Make sure there is space in the pot so it does not spill over.
(4). When the water is absorbed, lower the heat. Check the rice by pressing it, should be very soft. If not, add a little more water until it is soft and mushy.
(5). Lower the heat to the lowest setting. Use a wooden spoon to mash and mix the rice against your pot's sides until it's a stiff dough and take it off the heat.
(6). Serve by scooping it with a spoon or rolling bits of dough into balls using wet hands or scooping spoon. Enjoy it with your favorite soup.
(7). Tuwo becomes hard when it's cold. Some people like it that way, but if you prefer it warm, microwave it for a few seconds before eating.
Nutrition of tuwon Shinkafa:
- Calories: 128 calories
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Fat: 0.2 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 grams
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1 grams
- Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 grams
- Potassium: 26 milligrams
- Calcium: 1 milligram
- Iron: 1 milligram.
Try Tuwo Shinkafa with Miyan Taushe (pumpkin soup):
Miyan taushe or pumpkin soup in English is a delicious stew enjoyed by the northerners. It's made with pumpkin, groundnuts, green leafy vegetables, spices, and meat or fish. This stew is hearty and has a perfect mix of spicy and creamy flavors, making it feel very satisfying and delicious.
Try Tuwo Shinkafa with Miyan Gyada (groundnut soup):
This West African peanut soup with chicken is creamy, flavorful, and easy to prepare with ingredients you likely have at home. Peanuts, also known as groundnuts, are commonly used in west African cooking, especially in stews, sauces, and soups. They're particularly popular in Africa. For instance, in Northern Nigeria, it's called Miyan gyaɗa, and in the Niger Delta region, Omisagwe (or ofe isaghwe). Other examples include Nkatenkwan from Ghana, Granat soup from Sierra Leone, and Mafe from Senegal and Gambia."
Try Tuwo Shinkafa with Miyan Kuɓewa (Okra soup):
Okra soup or Miyan Kuɓewa in Hausa is a popular vegetable soup eaten with swallow in Nigeria and other West African countries. Okra, also known as okro, is cooked either plain or in a sauces with condiments and fish or meat (called ila asepo or ila alasepo). Plain okra is served with stew to complete the meal, while ila alasepo, also known as Nigerian okra soup, is a complete dish on its own."
Tuwo Shinkafa is a tasty and filling dish that's popular in Nigeria, Niger, and other West African countries.
{getButton} $text={JOIN OUR TELEGRAM CHANNEL} {getButton} $text={JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL}