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This is another traditional meal. “Alkubus” is a popular Nigerian cuisine cooked primarily by the Hausa people of Nigeria.
Every day, millions of people appreciate this lovely recipe. It’s simple, quick, and very delicious.
What is Alkubus?
It is a northern Nigerian delicacy composed of flour or wheat that goes well with stew, vegetables, or chili peppers. It’s often served in molds with Miyan taushe.
What is it Made From?
It is made from whole wheat or flour, or a combination of the two. It could also be served as a main course.
Is Alkubus Healthy?
Alkubus is a very nutritious food and is very good for diabetic patients.
How to Prepare Alkubus
This dish is really easy to prepare and will not take your time. The first preparation is for sole consumption while the second is for preparing to eat with stew.
Method 1
- In a large mixing basin, combine the wheat, flour, and salt; in a small mixing bowl, activate the yeast.
- Traditionally, you need to use your hand while mixing.
- Pour in the oil, then add the yeast to the dry ingredients and make a dough.
- Allow for some minutes for it to rise.
- Place in a greased pan and top with carrots and onions.
- Leave it to completely cool before cutting into desired shapes.
Method 2
- In a bowl mix the yeast with warm water and allow it to stand until it forms bubbles this is to show how active the yeast is.
- In another separate bowl mix the flour, salt and pour the yeast mixture into the flour bowl and mix properly.
- Cover and allow to stand in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- Bring it out after 30 minutes.
- Scoop the mixture into nylon bags(this packaging is the same as packaging Moi Moi).
- Start boiling some water in a pot and drop the nylon leather bags containing the batter into the boiling water. cook on medium heat.
- Dip a knife or toothpick into it. When it’s done, the knife or toothpick will come out clean.
- Serve with sauce of choice, stew, etc.
How to Serve Alkubus
It can be eaten with agushi [egusi]soup, vegetable soup, cabbage stew, or tomato sauce. One of the most popular way to serve is alkubus with vegetable soup.
Alkubus
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour or wheat flour
- 2 tsp dry active yeast.
- A pinch of salt.
- 1 cup warm water.
Instructions
- In a bowl mix the yeast with warm water and allow to stand until it forms bubbles this is to show how active the yeast is.
- In another separate bowl mix the flour, salt and pour in the yeast mixture into the flour bowl and mix properly.
- Cover and allow to stand in a warm place for 30mins. After 30mins bring out.
- Now start scooping the batter into nylon bags and for this recipe i divided the batter into four equal parts one nylon bag each (i used white nylon leather bags) this packaging is same as packaging moi moi.
- Start boiling some water in a pot and drop the nylon leather bags containing the batter into the boiling water.
- Cook on medium heat.
- When a knife/toothpick comes out clean its done.
- Serve with sauce of choice, stew etc.
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