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Tuwo Masara

A smooth, firm maize pudding served as the starchy base for soups and stews across Niger. Made by stirring maize flour into boiling water until thick.

Country
Niger
Region
West Africa
Time
25 min
Serves
6
Level
easy
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Recipe overview

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Tuwo Masara is Niger's answer to the universal West African swallow. Made from locally grown maize, it provides the caloric foundation for the hearty stews and soups of the Sahel region.

What the dish tastes like

A smooth, firm maize pudding served as the starchy base for soups and stews across Niger. Made by stirring maize flour into boiling water until thick.

When to cook it

Best for Daily staple, with a easy cooking level and about 25 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

Miyan kuka (baobab soup) or any stew

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Servings: 6

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How to cook it

Step-by-step instructions

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1
Make slurry
Mix 1 cup maize flour with 1 cup cold water until smooth.
2
Boil water
Bring remaining 3 cups water to a boil with salt.
3
Cook the tuwo
Pour slurry into boiling water, stirring vigorously. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Cook first stage 05:00
4
Thicken
Gradually add remaining maize flour, stirring hard. The mixture will become very thick and pull away from the pot. Cook 10 more minutes.
Consistent stirring prevents lumps.
Thicken tuwo 10:00
5
Shape and serve
Wet a bowl, scoop tuwo in, and shape into a smooth mound. Turn out onto a plate and serve with soup.

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