Sinasir is a Nigerian delicacy made from rice popular amongst the northern region. [1] The type of rice used are of two types: Cooked and soaked rice. [2] [3] [4]
The rice meal is prepared by blending cooked and soaked rice which are blended and fried. Other ingredients used include sugar, salt, milk, egg, onion, and vegetable oil. [5]
Sinasir is one of the many sweet recipe in the northern part of Nigeria. It tastes so sweet and delicious that it will keep you asking for more, it is basically made with short grain rice the one used to make tuwon shinkafa. Also it is very easy to make. [1]
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