Miyar kuka
Miyar kuka or miyan kuka, also known as Luru soup, is a type of Nigerian soup from the northern part of Nigeria. It is also popular in Northern Ghana and Zongo communities in Ghana. The soup is made from powdered baobab leaves.[1] It is usually served with Tuwon shinkafa, Tuwon Dawa or tuo zaafi. A seasonal variant of this soup is made using fresh mashed baobab leaves. This variant is only available during rainy season when fresh baobab leaves are available. [2][3]
 Miyan kuka (left) with tuwo (right) and fried fish | |
| Type | Nigerian cuisine |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Nigeria |
| Region or state | Northern Nigeria |
| Main ingredients | Baobab leaves |
Health benefits
The soup has many health benefits such as Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus.[3]
See also
- List of soups
- Nigerian cuisine
Nigeria portal
References
- "KUKA SOUP". Online Nigeria. 19 February 2003. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- "Miyan Kuka (Baobab Leaf Soup)". Terry Adido. Grated Nutmeg. 18 June 2014. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- "NEWS". miczd.gov.gh. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
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