[FOODIES CORNER] How to make Tuwon Masara (Corn Meal Swallow)

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Cornmeal recipe (Tuwon masara) is staple dish and favorite fufu swallow in Nigeria’s northern states and is called by different names. This Tuwon Masara or corn fufu is also a very common meal in different parts of Africa and it is cooked in different ways depending on the country.
Cornmeal swallow (tuwon masara) is one of the world’s most popular current trending meals. Every day, millions of people enjoy it. It’s easy to make, quick to prepare, and delicious to eat.

What is Tuwon Masara Made From?

The term tuwon masara is formed from two Hausa words; tuwo (cooked cornmeal) and masara (maize). It is often called tuwon masara or tuwo. Cornmeal fufu is made from dried corn. The corn is ground into a medium consistency and then sieved to have a fine consistency.
Tuwon Masara or corn fufu is a bit similar to polenta as they both use corn.  While corn fufu is cooked plain without any seasoning, polenta is prepared and seasoned like a porridge.

Health Benefits of Tuwo Masara

Here are some health benefits of this delicious meal;

1. It is Nutritious and highly appetizing.

2. It Prevents constipation

3. Reduces stomach acidity.

4. It reduces the symptoms of certain cancers.

5. Reduces the risk of diabetes and heart diseases.

6. Boost immune system.

7. Boost production of red blood cells.

8. Good for the the eyes, contains vitamin A.

9. Prevents color cancer since it contains a lot of fibre.

10. Aids the digestive system

11. Helps reproductive health

Different Ways to Prepare Cornmeal Fufu (Tuwon Masara)

There are different ways of making cornmeal fufu. You can directly add the ground corn to a pot of boiling water while stirring continuously to create a dough-like mash.

However, you can still prepare your corn fufu or tuwo masara by mixing the cornflour into a thick paste and then add it into a pot of boiling water to make a smooth dough-like mash.

 

Tuwon Masara Corn meal swallow recipe

 

Ingredients for Tuwon Masara Recipe

  • 1 cups corn meal/corn flour (coarse type)
  • 2 cups of water

Preparation of tuwo masara

  1. Firstly, bring some water to a boil over medium heat in a small saucepan.
  2. Then, add the corn bit by bit and stir continuously until you get a thick and stretchy mixture (like Eba)
  3. Thirdly, you can add more corn meal if you want it very thick (but remember the mixture should be thick and stretchy).
  4. After that, pour in a little water, cover the saucepan, and reduce the heat to low for 2 minutes.
  5. Finally, after 2 minutes, thoroughly mix until the Tuwon is smooth.

Serve immediately and ENJOY!

Tuwon Masara pairs well with soups such as Miyan Taushe (Vegetable Soup), Miyan Kuka (Baoba Soup), Miyan Kubewa (Okra Soup), Miyan Agushi (Melon Soup), and others.