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Tuwo Shinkafa
Northern Nigeria — Mother recipe · ar de en es fr it ja pt ru zh
A traditional Northern Nigerian dish, Tuwo Shinkafa is a delightful blend of rice and almonds.
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⏱️ 15 min prep + 40 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 200g of rice
- 100g of almonds
- 1 liter of water
- 1 tablespoon of palm oil
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 onion
- 1 chili pepper
- 200g of sweet potatoes
- 100g of zucchini
- 1 tablespoon of Guinea pepper
Method
- Rinse the rice and let it drain.
- Toast the sliced almonds in a pan with palm oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Add water and salt, bring to a boil.
- In another pan, cook the diced sweet potatoes and zucchini.
- Add the rice to the pan with the vegetables and stir well.
- Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, adding chili pepper and Guinea pepper.
- Serve hot.
The story
Tuwo Shinkafa is a traditional dish from Northern Nigeria, passed down through generations. This dish is especially popular during festivals and celebrations.
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