How to Prepare Tuwon Shinkafa
Tuwon Shinkafa is a northern Nigerian recipe that is prepared with the soft rice variety. You could also use the other varieties of rice to prepare it, but they won’t give you the best experience. Personally, this is my favourite of all the classes of tuwos that we have. Do you want to know how to prepare Tuwon Shinkafa? Stay with me.
This type of delicacy is consumed by almost every tribe in the north and so, it is not specifically related to the Hausa people. More so, it is very delicious as it goes with almost every Nigerian soup that you know.
Now that you know what Tuwon Shinkafa is, let’s go straight into how this Northern Nigerian cuisine is been prepared. Kindly allow me to be your guide. Not to worry, it isn’t difficult to prepare.
How to Make Tuwon Shinkafa
Equipment
Cooking Pot
Bowl
Wooden spatula
Packer (mara)
Warmer (food flask)
Ingredients for Preparing Tuwon Shinkafa
You will need the following ingredients to make Tuwon Shinkafa, depending on the quantity you intend to make:
3 cups of short-grain rice or local rice
2 liters of water (more or less)
Procedure for Making of Tuwon Shinkafa
STEP 1: Place the cooking pot over medium heat.
STEP 2: Add the desired quantity of water to the pot and allow it to boil. You could add a little more than the quantity you need just in case the need arises. Keep the excess water separately in a bowl before the next step.
STEP 3: Wash the short grain of rice and pour it into the boiling water. Boil until it becomes very soft and sticky (if the rice isn’t done before the water dries up, you can add a little hot water to it, NOT cold water)
STEP 4: Use a wooding spoon to mash the soft rice thoroughly to form a soft dough. Then;
STEP 5: Wash your hand and mold the Tuwon Shinkafa into balls and put it inside a warmer.
STEP 6: Serve hot and enjoy your Tuwon Shinkafa.
How to Serve Tuwon Shinkafa
It is dished normally with Miyan Taushe, Miyan Alayyahu (Spinach Soup), and Egusi soup. Serving it with Egusi soup is my favorite. In addition, you could also serve it with other northern Nigerian soups such as Miyan Kuka, Miyan Wake, Miyan Kubewa (Okro soup), etc.
Occasions to Serve Best
This delicacy is best consumed on special occasions such as festivals or eids or any get-together. In addition, it could also be consumed any day, any time – breakfast (as leftover “dumame”), lunch, dinner – just anytime is fine. It is best when served hot.
How to Store Tuwon Shinkafa
This delicacy can be stored for many days provided it is in the refrigerator and constantly powered with electricity. However, inadequate cooling could result to its spoilage.
Nutritional Value of Tuwon Shinkafa
Does Tuwon Shinkafa have rich nutritional value? Yes. Because of the rice, it contains carbohydrates needed to give us the energy to cope with the daily struggles of life.
Conclusion
If you follow the above procedures strictly, getting a perfectly and deliciously made Tuwon Shinkafa will be right in front of you for consumption. Now that you know how to prepare Tuwon Shinkafa, it’s high time you tried it.
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