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

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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.

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Questions

What is Tubani?

A savory West African steamed pudding made from whipped black-eyed pea flour, served warm with sliced onions and chili oil. This reference files it under West African dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 65 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Tubani?

As written, 65 minutes: 20 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 40 minutes.

Can I make Tubani less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Tubani comes from 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes.

How much protein is in Tubani?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 14 g of protein in about 280 calories, alongside 38 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 8 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

Can I start Tubani the day before?

Yes. Step 4 is a built-in pause of 40 minutes: "Place wrapped packages into a steamer basket set over boiling water, cover, and steam for 40 minutes." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 5 when you are ready to finish.

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