Nigeria
Tuwo Shinkafa (Nigerian Mashed Rice)
Tuwo Shinkafa (Nigerian Mashed Rice), prepared with short-grain non-parboiled rice, Water (about twice the volume of the rice).
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Method
7 clear steps
- 1
Wash the rice thoroughly, then drain.
- 2
Add water to pot and bring to a boil.
- 3
Add the rinsed rice to the pot of boiling water.
- 4
Simmer the rice until the water is absorbed and the rice is soft and sticky. If the rice hasn't softened when all the water is gone, add additional water as needed.
- 5
Use the spatula to thoroughly mash the soft rice until it forms a soft dough.
- 6
Shape the soft rice with a clean spatula in food-safe containers, or wrap in food-grade material explicitly rated for hot food. Do not use unspecified nylon bags.



