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Tuwo Shinkafa

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Difficulty Advanced
Time
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Rest Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Description

Tuwo Shinkafa is a traditional dish from Northern Nigeria made from soft, short-grain rice. It's a staple food often served with rich soups and stews like Miyan Kuka, Miyan Taushe, and Okra Soup. This comforting dish is known for its smooth, dough-like consistency.

Ingredients
  • 3 cups ⦁ short-grain rice (such as Arborio or glutinous rice)
  • 6 cups ⦁ water
  • ⦁ Salt to taste
Instructions
    Rinse the Rice:
  1. ⦁ Thoroughly rinse the short-grain rice in cold water until the water runs clear. This helps to remove excess starch.
    2. Cook the Rice:
  2. ⦁ In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed rice and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  3. ⦁ Cook the rice until it becomes very soft and waterlogged, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. This should take about 30-40 minutes.
    4. Mash the Rice:
  4. ⦁ Once the rice is very soft and most of the water is absorbed, use a wooden spatula or spoon to mash the rice against the sides of the pot. Continue mashing until the rice forms a smooth, dough-like consistency.
    5. Form the Rice Balls:
  5. ⦁ Wet your hands with a little water to prevent sticking, then scoop out portions of the mashed rice and form them into small balls or mounds. You can also shape the Tuwo Shinkafa into a single large mound if preferred.
    6. Serve:
  6. ⦁ Serve the Tuwo Shinkafa hot with your favorite Nigerian soup, such as Egusi Soup, Okra Soup, or Miyan Kuka.
Read it online: https://duabaafrofoods.co.uk/recipe/tuwo-shinkafa/
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