Danwake
Danwake is a popular Nigerian dish, particularly in the northern regions, made from ground beans (usually black-eyed peas), flour, and spices. It's often served with a variety of sauces or soups, and it is both nutritious and filling. Recipe source: “Danwake”, Wikibooks Cookbook contributors, en.wikibooks.org, CC BY-SA 4.0 (adapted). Photo: YusufuAM, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 3
- Calories
- 444
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Dissolve potash in a small bowl with a little water and set aside.
Step 2
In a large bowl, mix wheat flour (or chosen flour) with baobab leaf flour.
Step 3
Add the dissolved potash solution gradually into the flour mix.
Step 4
Slowly add water while stirring until you form a thick, smooth batter.
Step 5
Bring a large volume of water to a boil in a pot. Using a spoon or hand, scoop small portions of the batter and drop them into the boiling water.
Step 6
Let the dumplings cook for 10–15 minutes, or until they float and are firm to the touch.
Step 7
Drain the dumplings and drizzle with vegetable oil.
Step 8
Garnish with chopped onions and cabbage.
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