Tuwo Shinkafa
Ingredients
- 3 cups medium-grain sticky rice
- water
Instructions
- Rinse the rice well to remove any excess starch.
- Add the rice to a large pot and cover it with water. Make sure there's ample space in the pot to prevent boil-overs.
- Place the pot on medium heat and let the water come to a boil.
- As the liquid is absorbed, reduce the heat to low and test the rice by pressing it between your fingers. You want it to be incredibly soft and soggy, almost melting in your fingers.
- If the rice isn't soft enough, add a bit more water and continue cooking, testing regularly until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Once the rice is perfectly soft, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and start mashing and folding the rice against the sides of the pot with a wooden ladle or spoon. This process helps the grains come together and form a stiff dough.
- Keep mashing and folding until you have a smooth, cohesive mass of dough.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the dough rest for a couple of minutes.
Notes
Serve your freshly made Tuwo Shinkafa alongside your favorite Nigerian soup or stew, such as the ones mentioned earlier.
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