Cuisines Hausa

Miyan Shuwaka (Hausa Bitter Leaf Soup)

Miyan Shuwaka (Hausa Bitter Leaf Soup)

Miyan shuwaka is a bitterleaf soup eaten in the northern part of Nigeria. Ingredients 100 g bitterleaf (fresh or dried) 2 large chunks meat 1 onion, chopped 2 pieces fresh red chile pepper, puréed 2 tomatoes, puréed 1 teaspoon palm…

Miyan Karkashi (Nigerian Sesame Leaf Soup)

Miyan Karkashi (Nigerian Sesame Leaf Soup)

Miyan karkashi is a Nigerian draw soup made from karkashi (sesame leaf). It is often consumed in northern Nigeria, where it is typically served with varieties of tuwo such as tuwo shinkafa and tuwo masara. Ingredients ½ cup karkashi leaves,…

Kunun Tsamiya (Nigerian Powdered Millet and Tsamiya Drink)

Kunun Tsamiya (Nigerian Powdered Millet and Tsamiya Drink)

Kunun tsamiya is a drink common in northern Nigeria. Ingredients 1 tablespoon cloves 1 handful dried ginger 1 tier (16 cups) millet A few pieces of dried pepper 1 cup water Tamarind Sugar Equipment Bowl Wooden spoon Pot Procedure Grind…

Kilishi (Nigerian Beef Jerky)

Kilishi (Nigerian Beef Jerky)

Kilishi is a spicy, thinly sliced beef jerky popular in northern Nigeria. It is made by marinating meat in a spiced peanut-based paste and then drying it. Traditionally sun-dried, modern versions are often oven-baked for convenience. Ingredients 250–300 g beef,…