Tubaani

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Tubaani
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Tubaani wrapped in Thaumatococcus daniellii
Place of origin Ghana
Created by Northern Region (Ghana)
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsblack-eyed peas (beans)

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]

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Nutrients

It contains proteins, iron, vitamin B9, and soluble fibre as it is made from beans. [5]

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References

  1. "Ghana, Food & Drinks". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  2. "NEWS". miczd.gov.gh. Archived from the original on 2021-07-28. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  3. "Tuo Zaafi and Tubaani, 18 Junction, Spintex Road, Accra (2020)". www.findglocal.com. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  4. "Health benefits of tubaani (tumbaani)". Zongo Republic. 2020-02-20. Archived from the original on 2021-07-28. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  5. "NEWS". miczd.gov.gh. Archived from the original on 2021-07-28. Retrieved 2020-06-06.