Cornmeal Dumplings (tuwo Masara Surprise)
Cornmeal Dumplings (Tuwo Masara Surprise) is a traditional Nigerian dish that combines the hearty texture of cornmeal with a surprise filling for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of cornmeal
- 1 cup of water
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of cooked and seasoned ground meat (surprise filling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the cornmeal, water, and salt to form a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each ball to form a small disc.
- Place a spoonful of the seasoned ground meat in the center of each disc.
- Fold the edges of the disc to cover the meat and form a sealed dumpling.
- In a pot of boiling water, carefully drop the dumplings and cook for 15-20 minutes until they float to the surface.
- Remove the dumplings from the water and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Pot Bowl Spoon
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Cornmeal Dumplings with a side of spicy tomato sauce and a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian option, the surprise filling can be replaced with seasoned cooked vegetables.
Cost
$5