Nigerian Cheesy Sausage Masa
Cheesy sausage masa is a variety of Nigerian masa. It is very easy to make in no time and can be served with any fruit juice. The sausage is a great source of vitamins and minerals, and cheese is a…
Cuisines Hausa
Alkubus (Nigerian Steamed Bread)
Alkubus is a steamed wheat bread from northern Nigeria. It originated from Arabs. Ingredients 2 cups wheat flour 1 teaspoon instant yeast ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ cup water 2 teaspoons vegetable oil Special equipment Mold for…
Miyan Kuka (Baobab Leaf Soup)
Miyan kuka (“baobab leaf soup”) is a Northern Nigerian soup prepared with dried ground baobab leaves (kuka). This soup is paired with tuwo shinkafa or tuwo masara. Ingredients 2 large dried catfish 1 large dawa dawa lump 2 handfuls ground…
Tuwo Shinkafa (Nigerian Mashed Rice)
Tuwo shinkafa is a type of Nigerian swallow made from mashed non-parboiled rice or corn. It is mostly eaten by the Hausa in the northern part of the country. Tuwo shinkafa is usually prepared from scratch with short grain rice,…
Miyan Lalo (Hausa Jute Leaf Soup)
Miyan Lalo is a traditional jute leaf soup commonly eaten by the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria. It is similar in preparation and texture to the Yoruba dish known as ewedu soup. Ingredients 3 medium pieces of meat 2 teaspoons…
Masa (Hausa Rice Pancake)
Rice masa, or rice waina, is a type of Nigerian masa from the Hausa people of Nigeria, especially in Northern Nigeria. The recipe varies across households, but it is traditionally made in an oval shape. You can add ginger or…
Fanke (Hausa Puff Puff)
Fanke is a Nigerian fritter made with wheat flour or semovita. It is commonly eaten in the Northern part of Nigeria, especially among the Hausa people. Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour or semovita 1 tablespoon instant yeast 1 cup white…
Sinasir (Nigerian Rice Pancake)
Sinasir is a rice pancake popular in the northern part of Nigeria. It is made from cooked and soaked short-grained rice as used in tuwo shinkafa. Ingredients 3 cups uncooked short-grain rice Water 1 tablespoon yeast ¾ cup sugar 2…
Miyan Ridi (Nigerian Sesame Soup)
Miya Ridi is a traditional toasted sesame seed soup popular among the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria. Rich in flavor and often served with tuwo or other local swallows, it is a nutritious dish commonly prepared during special occasions or…
Fankasau (Hausa Wheat Puff Puff)
Fankasau is a traditional Hausa fritter, common in northern Nigeria. Ingredients 4 cups wheat flour 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp instant yeast Water ½ cup potash water (kanwa) Sugar 1 egg 1 tbsp baking powder Salt Vegetable oil for…
Tuwon Dawa (Nigerian Sorghum Swallow)
Tuwon dawa is a traditional Nigerian swallow dish made from sorghum flour. Common in the northern regions of Nigeria, it has a distinctive brown color and is rich in nutrients. It pairs especially well with draw soups like miyan kuka…
Nigerian Tiger Nut Milk (Kunun Aya)
Tiger nut milk, locally known as kunun aya, is a refreshing traditional beverage commonly consumed in Northern Nigeria. It is made from blended tiger nuts and often sweetened with dates or other natural sweeteners. Kunun aya is popular during the…