Steamed
Tubani (Steamed Bean Cake)

Tubani (Steamed Bean Cake)

Ghana

90Minutes
MediumLevel
5Serves
9Steps
About

A steamed bean pudding of the Dagomba people of Northern Ghana, wrapped in leaves and served with a peppery groundnut oil sauce and gari.

Equipment
  • Blender
  • Bowl
  • Steamer or large pot
  • Leaves or moulds
  • Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Black-eyed peas or bambara beans2 cups
Kanwa (potash), small pinch1 pinch
Salt1 tsp
Wateras needed
Groundnut or palm oil1/3 cup
Ground dried pepper2 tbsp
Gari (to serve)1 cup
Leaves for wrappingas needed

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