Tubaani
Tubaani also referred to as steamed black-eyed peas' pudding is a popular Ghanaian dish that is commonly eaten in the northern regions and Zongo communities of Ghana. The dish consists of steamed beans paste mostly wrapped in Thaumatococcus daniellii and served with gravy or pepper and sliced onions tossed in hot vegetable oil.[1][2][3][4]
 Tubaani wrapped in Thaumatococcus daniellii | |
| Place of origin | Ghana |
|---|---|
| Created by | Northern Region (Ghana) |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | black eyed peas (beans), water |
Ingredients
- Black eyed peas or cow pea flour
- Water[5]
Method of preparation
- Mix the black eyed pea flour with water in a bowl and beat the mixture in circular motion until it becomes fluffy
- Put some water in a saucepan and leave it on fire to boil
- Wash Thaumatococcus daniellii leaves or banana leaves or corn husk
- Place some of the leaves in the sauce pan on fire to form a base
- Serve small portions of the fluffy black eyed pea flour mixture in the leaves and wrap
- Put the wrapped mixture in the boiling water on fire and allow it to cook for sometime
- Use some of the leaves to cover the top of the water in the saucepan
- Cover and steam the content of the saucepan for about two hours[5]
Benefits
It contains proteins, iron, Vitamin B9, proteins and soluble fibre as it is made from beans.[6]
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See also
- Moin moin, a similar Nigerian dish
References
- "Ghana, Food & Drinks". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
- "NEWS". miczd.gov.gh. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
- "Tuo Zaafi and Tubaani, 18 Junction, Spintex Road, Accra (2020)". www.findglocal.com. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
- "Health benefits of tubaani (tumbaani)". Zongo Republic. 2020-02-20. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
- Gamor, Gladys; Kyei Akoto-Danso, Edmund; Karg, Hanna; Chagomoka, Takemore (2015). Traditional Recipes from the Northern Region of Ghana. Taiwan: AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center. p. 10. ISBN 92-9058-210-3.
- "NEWS". miczd.gov.gh. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
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