Tubani

Name: Tubani
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 cups black-eyed pea flour; 2 cups warm water; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp fine salt; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper

A savory West African steamed pudding made from whipped black-eyed pea flour, served warm with sliced onions and chili oil.

65 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

West AfricanDinnerStovetopVeganVegetarianHigh ProteinHigh FiberHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

2 cups black-eyed pea flour
2 cups warm water
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp fine salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tsp ground cayenne pepper

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups black-eyed pea flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp fine salt.
2

Gradually add 2 cups warm water while whisking vigorously until a smooth batter forms.
3

Spoon batter into foil sheets and wrap securely into sealed packages.
4

Place wrapped packages into a steamer basket set over boiling water, cover, and steam for 40 minutes.
5

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a small pan and cook 1 thinly sliced red onion for 3 minutes until softened.
6

Unwrap puddings and top with softened red onion, warm vegetable oil, and 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper.

Questions

How long does Tubani keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Tubani?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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