Hausa Masa
Hausa Masa is a popular Nigerian dish made from fermented rice batter. It is a type of rice pancake or dumpling that is commonly eaten for breakfast or as a snack. Here's a recipe for making Hausa Masa
Ingredients
- 2 cups of rice
- 1 cup of cooked rice (for fermentation)
- 1 teaspoon of yeast
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- Water (as needed)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for about 4-6 hours or overnight.2 cups of rice
- Drain the soaked rice and transfer it to a blender or food processor. Add the cooked rice and blend until you have a smooth batter. You may need to add a little water to achieve the desired consistency.1 cup of cooked rice (for fermentation)
- Transfer the batter into a bowl and cover it with a clean cloth or plastic wrap. Allow it to ferment for at least 8-10 hours or overnight. Fermentation time may vary depending on the temperature.
- After fermentation, you will notice that the batter has risen and has a slightly sour smell.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in a little water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.1 teaspoon of yeast, 1 teaspoon of sugar
- Add the yeast mixture, salt, and a little water to the fermented rice batter. Stir well to combine.1/2 teaspoon of salt, Water (as needed)
- Heat a non-stick frying pan or a traditional masa pan (tawah) over medium heat. Grease the pan with a little vegetable oil.Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the hot pan, spreading it in a circular motion to form a thin pancake-like shape. You can make them as small or as large as you prefer.
- Cook the masa on one side until it turns golden brown. You will notice tiny holes forming on the surface.
- Flip the masa to the other side and cook for an additional minute or until golden brown.
- Remove the cooked masa from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
- Serve the Hausa Masa warm with a side of honey, peanut butter, or any other topping of your choice.
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