Tuwo Masara (Nigerian Corn Fufu)
Tuwo Masara is a swallow food made from corn popular amongst the hausa and Fulani people. it is also known as Corn Fufu.
- Prep
- 7 min
- Cook
- 34 min
- Total
- 41 min
- Servings
- As written in source
- Difficulty
- Easy
Timings are approximate — worked out from the method, not measured in a test kitchen.
Ingredients
Quantities are retained as written by the source and do not scale automatically. Tap an ingredient to check it off as you go.
Cooking instructions
Equipment
Sieve
Equipment
Pot
Procedure
Boil water in a pot; In a medium-sized pot, bring about 4 cups of water to a boil. Reserve the remaining 1 cup of water for adjustments.
Procedure
Add corn flour gradually, stirring until it forms a thick and stretchy mix.
Procedure
Add a little water to the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency. Cover the pot and cook for a few minutes.
Procedure
Mould tuwo masara into balls and serve.
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Use the quantities listed in the original recipe. Adjust them manually if making a different batch size.
Storage
Cool completely, then keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating
Reheat gently with a splash of water in a covered pan, rather than blasting it, so nothing dries out.
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