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| + | ====== Niger Cuisine ====== | ||
| + | ==== Miyan Taushe (Pumpkin Soup) ==== | ||
| + | A rich, slightly sweet pumpkin-based soup cooked with groundnuts, spices, and vegetables—comfort food of Hausa-speaking communities. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Masa (Rice Puff Pancakes) ==== | ||
| + | Soft, spongy fermented rice cakes cooked in a special mold; often served with pepper sauce or honey. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Tuwo Masara ==== | ||
| + | A thick maize flour swallow commonly paired with northern soups; smooth, mild, and filling. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Dambun Nama (Shredded Dried Meat) ==== | ||
| + | Sun-dried meat shredded and sautéed with oil, onions, and spices—similar to pulled beef jerky with a spicy northern twist. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Miyan Kuka (Baobab Leaf Soup) ==== | ||
| + | A signature northern soup made from powdered baobab leaves, giving it a distinct earthy flavor and silky texture. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Miyan Wake (Bean Soup) ==== | ||
| + | A simple but hearty soup made from local beans, often enriched with spices and sometimes dried fish. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Fura da Nono ==== | ||
| + | A refreshing drink-meal made from fermented milk (nono) and millet balls (fura); iconic in northern Nigerian roadside stalls. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Kilishi (Spicy Beef Jerky) ==== | ||
| + | Ultra-thin beef strips coated in peanut-spice paste and dried in the sun, then roasted—Northern Nigeria’s most famous snack export. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Dan Wake (Dumpling Meal) ==== | ||
| + | Soft dumplings made from bean flour and eaten with pepper sauce, boiled vegetables, or oil; a minimalist but beloved dish. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Lolo (Millet Balls Dessert) ==== | ||
| + | A lightly sweetened millet snack shaped into small balls and flavored with spices like cloves and ginger. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Dankali Na Tausa (Mashed Spiced Potatoes) ==== | ||
| + | Mashed local potatoes mixed with peppers, onions, and spices—simple but flavorful northern-style comfort food. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Alkaki (Honey-Coated Pastry) ==== | ||
| + | A ring-shaped fried pastry soaked in honey syrup, popular at celebrations and weddings. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Miyan Gyada (Groundnut Soup) ==== | ||
| + | A creamy, peanut-based soup cooked with vegetables, meat, or fish—deeply satisfying and common in riverine areas of Niger State. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Waina da Kaji (Masa with Chicken Sauce) ==== | ||
| + | A special version of masa served with spicy chicken stew—popular at festivals and gatherings. [([[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== Kunun Gyada (Groundnut Porridge Drink) ==== | ||
| + | A warm, creamy beverage made from peanuts and grains, blurring the line between drink and light meal. [([[https:// | ||
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