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miyar kuka

🇳🇬 A dish from Nigeria

miyar kuka, a dish from Nigeria
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Miyar kuka or miyan kuka, also known as luru soup, is a type of soup popular among West Africa's Sahelian ethnic groups. The soup is made from powdered baobab leaves.

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🥘Main ingredientspowdered baobab leaves, meat, dried fish, spices, locust bean
🔥Cooking methodsimmered into a thick mucilaginous soup
👅Flavour & styleearthy, savory, slightly tangy and slippery
🕒When it’s eatenserved with a stiff grain swallow as a main meal

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Where does miyar kuka come from?
miyar kuka is a dish that originated in Nigeria.
What is miyar kuka?
Miyar kuka or miyan kuka, also known as luru soup, is a type of soup popular among West Africa's Sahelian ethnic groups. The soup is made from powdered baobab leaves.