 Tubaani wrapped in Thaumatococcus daniellii | |
| Place of origin | Ghana |
|---|---|
| Created by | Northern Region (Ghana) |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | black eyed peas (beans), water |
Tubaani also referred to as steamed black-eyed peas' pudding is a popular Ghanaian dish that is commonly eaten in the northern regions and Zongo communities of Ghana. The dish consists of a paste made from the flour of black-eyed peas and water which is then cooked after being first wrapped in the sweet-tasting, aromatic leaves of the Marantaceous herb Thaumatococcus daniellii and served with gravy or pepper and sliced onions tossed in hot vegetable oil.
Nutrients
It contains proteins, iron, vitamin B9, and soluble fibre as it is made from beans.
See also
- Moin moin, a similar Nigerian dish
References
- "Ghana, Food & Drinks". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
- "NEWS". miczd.gov.gh. Archived from the original on 2021-07-28. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
- "Tuo Zaafi and Tubaani, 18 Junction, Spintex Road, Accra (2020)". www.findglocal.com. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
- "Health benefits of tubaani (tumbaani)". Zongo Republic. 2020-02-20. Archived from the original on 2021-07-28. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
- "NEWS". miczd.gov.gh. Archived from the original on 2021-07-28. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
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