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Danwake

Danwake is a popular Nigerian dish, particularly in the northern regions, made from ground beans (usually black-eyed peas), flour, and spices. It's often served with a variety of sauces or soups, and it is both nutritious and filling. Danwake is traditionally served with spicy sauces like yaji, pepper stew, or simply dressed with vegetable oil and onions. It

Danwake prepared recipe
PrepNot statedCook45 minServes3LevelMedium
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Preparation checklist

  • Read all 8 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 8 listed ingredients.
  • Set aside about 45 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

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Method

  1. 01

    Dissolve potash in a small bowl with a little water and set aside.

  2. 02

    In a large bowl, mix wheat flour (or chosen flour) with baobab leaf flour.

  3. 03

    Add the dissolved potash solution gradually into the flour mix.

  4. 04

    Slowly add water while stirring until you form a thick, smooth batter.

  5. 05

    Bring a large volume of water to a boil in a pot. Using a spoon or hand, scoop small portions of the batter and drop them into the boiling water.

  6. 06

    Let the dumplings cook for 10–15 minutes, or until they float and are firm to the touch.

  7. 07

    Drain the dumplings and drizzle with vegetable oil.

  8. 08

    Garnish with chopped onions and cabbage.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 4.0, credited to YusufuAM; view original image record .