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Masa (Waina) — Hausa Fermented Rice Cakes
Soft, spongy, slightly tangy fermented rice cakes from Northern Nigeria — crisp outside, tender inside.
Overnight + 30 min Serves 6Breakfast
Masa (also called Waina) is a Northern Nigerian classic — golden little rice cakes cooked in a special masa pan, with a tender fermented interior and a lightly crisp base. Serve them with miyan taushe, suya spice or a sweet drizzle of honey.
Ingredients
Serves 6
- Tuwo rice
- Yeast
- Sugar
- …and more (members only)
Method
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