Tuwon shinkafa
African rice pudding balls From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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, Miyan Kubewa, and Miyan Taushe.[4][5] Two variants made from maize and sorghum flour are called Tuwon Masara and Tuwon Dawa, respectively.[6][7][8] In Ghana, Tuwon Shinkafa is called Omo Tuo.
Tuwon shinkafa | |
| Type | Tuwo, swallow |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Nigeria |
| Region or state | Northern Nigeria |
| Associated cuisine | Nigerian cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Hot, usually rolled up in spherical form |
| Main ingredients | Rice, maize or millet |
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