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Tuwon shinkafa

🇳🇬 A dish from Nigeria

Tuwon shinkafa, a dish from Nigeria
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Tuwon shinkafa is a type of Nigerian and Nigerien rice swallow from Niger and the northern part of Nigeria. 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 miyan kuka and miyan taushe.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientssoft sticky rice, water
🔥Cooking methodboiled and mashed into a thick pudding-like swallow
👅Flavour & stylemild, starchy, sticky
🕒When it’s eatenstaple eaten with various soups

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Tuwon shinkafa come from?
Tuwon shinkafa is a dish that originated in Nigeria.
What is Tuwon shinkafa?
Tuwon shinkafa is a type of Nigerian and Nigerien rice swallow from Niger and the northern part of Nigeria. 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 miyan kuka and miyan taushe.