Tuwon shinkafa
Tuwon shinkafa | |
| Type | Tuwo, swallow |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Nigeria |
| Region or state | Northern Nigeria |
| Associated cuisine | Nigerian cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Hot, usually rolled up in spherical form |
| Main ingredients | Rice, maize or millet |
Tuwon Shinkafa is a type of Nigerian and Nigerien rice swallow from Niger and the northern part of Nigeria. It is a thick pudding prepared from a local rice that is soft and sticky, and is usually served with different types of soups like Miyan Kuka, Miyan Kubewa, and Miyan Taushe. Two variants made from maize and sorghum flour are called Tuwon Masara and Tuwon Dawa, respectively. In Ghana, Tuwon Shinkafa is called Omo Tuo.