Miyan Kuka

Miyan Kuka

Miyan Kuka, also known as Baobab Soup, is a traditional Northern Nigerian dish made from dried baobab leaves. It’s a nutritious and flavorful soup that pairs well with tuwo, rice, or yam. The soup is known for its rich, earthy taste and vibrant green color.

Miyan Kuka

Miyan Kuka, also known as Baobab Soup, is a traditional Northern Nigerian dish made from dried baobab leaves. It's a nutritious and flavorful soup that pairs well with tuwo, rice, or yam. The soup is known for its rich, earthy taste and vibrant green color.

Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 30 mins Rest Time 10 mins Total Time 1 hr 10 mins Difficulty: Intermediate

Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare the Meat:

  1. Wash the beef and season with salt, seasoning cubes, and chopped onions. Cook until tender, then set aside.

Cook the Vegetables:

  1. In a large pot, heat the palm oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
  2. Add the Baobab Leaves:
  3. Gradually add water to the pot and stir in the kuka powder, ensuring there are no lumps. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

Combine the Ingredients:

  1. Add the cooked meat, catfish, locust beans, ground crayfish, dry pepper, and salt to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  2. Simmer the Soup:
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until the catfish is cooked and the flavors are well combined.

Serve:

  1. Serve the Miyan Kuka hot with tuwo, rice, or yam. Enjoy!
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