Tuwon shinkafa
Tuwon shinkafa is a type of Nigerian and Niger dish from Niger and the northern part of Nigeria.[1] 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 Miyar kuka, Miyar kubewa, Miyar taushe. Two variants made from Maize and sorghum flour are called Tuwon Masara and Tuwon Dawa respectively. [2]
 Tuwon shinkafa (right) with miyan kuka (left) and fried fish | |
| Type | Tuwo, swallow |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Nigeria |
| Region or state | Northern Nigeria |
| Associated national cuisine | Nigerian cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Hot, Usually Rolled Up In Spherical Form |
| Main ingredients | Rice, Maize or millet |
See also
References
- "How to make Tuwon Shinkafa (Rice Fufu)". All Nigerian Recipes. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- "Tuwo Shinkafa (Tuwon Shinkafa) - made from Raw rice and also with Rice flour". Nigerian FoodTV. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
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