Serving Suggestion
Ramadan is here!!!, And you would want to break your fast with something light and sweet. You can try my recipe for Hausa Masa ( Rice Cake).
Masa is a northern staple similar to a pan fried rice cake, the recipes vary a little across households but the basic premise never changes. Traditionally Masa is made into an oval shape. You can experiment with some onions and ginger in your masa
Ingredients
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- 1.5 cups raw rice
- 1.5 tablespoons cooked rice
- 1.5 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups water at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon ground akaun (cooking potash) (Optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Direction:
1. Soak the raw rice in 5 cups of water overnight2. Dissolve the sugar and akaun in the 2 cups of water and add the yeast. Set aside in a warm area* for 10-15 minutes, until very frothy.
3. Drain the rice and grind it in a blender with the yeast and akaun mixture to make a smooth batter. Add the cooked rice, and blend to combine well. The batter should be very thick
4. Pour batter into a large bowl, cover and leave in a warm place for 8-12 hours. You want the mixture to rise, collapse and ferment.
5. Add the salt and a little bit more sugar if needed. Add a bit of water if necessary so that you have a batter that is just as thick as pap
6. Heat your pan over medium heat. Wipe a few drops of oil over it , Stir the batter and pour in 3-4 tablespoons, depending on the size of the pan.
7. Flip after 2.5mins and cook the other side for another 2 mins. keep making until you use up all the batter
Serve Masa as a snack or as a breakfast cake
