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Masa (Hausa Rice Pancake)
Photo: Mariana Medvedeva

Masa (Hausa Rice Pancake)

7 ingredients 8 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

829
Calories
17g
Protein
15g
Fat
153g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • The quantities below can be adjusted according to taste:
  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • 1 teaspoon yeast
  • ½ cup sugar
  • Salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (optional)
  • Oil , for cooking

Directions

1

Soak the rice in water for at least 8 hours, and up to overnight. Drain the rice.

2

Take a few tablespoons of the soaked rice, and boil it until tender.

3

Combine the cooked rice and uncooked rice. Blend until smooth, adding only as much water as you need to get a paste—don’t let it become watery.

4

Mix yeast and sugar with a small amount of warm water in a small bowl. Leave for a few minutes to foam.

5

In a large bowl, mix the blended rice with the yeast mixture and baking powder. Cover, and let rest for 6–8 hours.

6

Season the batter with salt and sugar to taste.

7

Heat a small amount of oil in a non-stick pan . Pour small dollops of batter into the pan, and fry like pancakes. They should come out fluffy and light.

8

Serve with hot sauce, and enjoy.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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