Tuwo Alabo (Nigerian Cassava Swallow)
Tuwo alabo or tuwon taiba is a Nigerian swallow made from cassava flour, locally called garin kwaki, which is gotten by sun-drying and milling fermented peeled cassava. It is a substitute for tuwo masara and is the Hausa version of lafun. It is a common dish in Northern Nigeria and is usually paired with soups such as miyan kuɓewa, or Miyan Taushe (Pumpkin Soup).
Easy
🥣 HausaTotal Time
20 minutes
Servings
2 servings
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
Cassava flour
2
Water
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Sift the cassava flour to remove debris.
2
Boil the water in a pot, and gradually stir in the flour until it forms a smooth mixture.
3
Use the wooden spatula to mix and mash the dough until smooth and thick.
4
Cover the pot and allow the mixture to steam on low heat for 3–5 minutes.
3–5 minutes
5
Stir again until well-cooked and smooth.
Notes
- •Use clean, fine cassava flour for the best results.
- •Continuous stirring helps achieve a lump-free texture.
- •The dish has a slightly fermented taste if the cassava flour is traditionally processed.