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danwake

🇳🇬 A dish from Nigeria

danwake, a dish from Nigeria
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Danwake, also known as bean dumpling, is a dish of boiled cowpea flour dumplings from the northern part of Nigeria. It has little flavor of its own, and is usually garnished with sauce, egg, vegetables, or chili pepper.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientscowpea flour, water, oil, onion, chili pepper, vegetables, egg
🔥Cooking methoddough formed into balls and boiled
👅Flavour & stylemild, neutral base brightened with spicy chili garnish, street food
🕒When it’s eatensnack or light meal

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Frequently asked questions

Where does danwake come from?
danwake is a dish that originated in Nigeria.
What is danwake?
Danwake, also known as bean dumpling, is a dish of boiled cowpea flour dumplings from the northern part of Nigeria. It has little flavor of its own, and is usually garnished with sauce, egg, vegetables, or chili pepper.