Tuwon masara
Tuwon masara is a corn flour swallow eaten in the northern part of Nigeria.[1]
| Alternative names | Tuwon Masara |
|---|---|
| Type | Tuwo, swallow |
| Place of origin | Nigeria |
| Region or state | Northern Nigeria |
| Main ingredients | Maize, corn |
| Variations | Tuwo Zaafi |
| Other information | also eaten in Niger, Mali, Cameroun and some other west African countries. |
Etymology
The term tuwon masara is formed from two Hausa words: tuwo (cooked cornmeal) and masara (maize). Tuwon masara is similar to sadza, a popular Southern African food. In Ghana, tuwon masara is called and eaten as Tuwo Zafi. It is a popular food in northern Nigeria.[2]
Usage
Tuwon Masara[3] is sometimes eaten with different types of soup, including miyar Taushe (vegetable soup), Miyar kuka (baobab soup), Miyar Kubewa (Okra soup), and Miyar agushi (Melon soup).
References
- "Tuwo Masara (Tuwon Masara)".
- Udevi, Obiamaka Angela (2019-03-25). "Origin of Nigerian Foods: Tuwo Masara". Connect Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
- "Abincin da ya kamata ku ci idan kun haura shekara 40 a duniya". BBC News Hausa (in Hausa). Retrieved 2023-02-05.
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