Tubaani
 Tubaani wrapped in Thaumatococcus daniellii | |
| Place of origin | Ghana |
|---|---|
| Created by | Northern Region (Ghana) |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | black eyed peas (beans), water |
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]
Nutrients[edit]
It contains proteins, iron, vitamin B9, and soluble fibre as it is made from beans.[5]
See also[edit]
- Moin moin, a similar Nigerian dish
References[edit]
- ^ "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.
- ^ "NEWS". miczd.gov.gh. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
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