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 a paste made from the flour of black-eyed peas and water which is then cooked after being first wrapped in the sweet-tasting, aromatic leaves of the Marantaceous herb 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]
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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