Miyan Kuka 😋 (Baobab leaf soup)

Miyan Kuka, a northern Nigeria soup, is made from dry baobab leaves. It is also called Luru soup, Baobab trees are prolific in northern Nigeria and the leaves are picked, dried and ground into very fine green powder. This leaf is nutrient-dense.
Miyan Kuka is not a very visually appealing soup, it is mucilaginous and green, It is one of those dishes that taste even better when warmed and eaten the next day.
Miyan Kuka 😋 (Baobab leaf soup)
Miyan Kuka, a northern Nigeria soup, is made from dry baobab leaves. It is also called Luru soup, Baobab trees are prolific in northern Nigeria and the leaves are picked, dried and ground into very fine green powder. This leaf is nutrient-dense.
Miyan Kuka is not a very visually appealing soup, it is mucilaginous and green, It is one of those dishes that taste even better when warmed and eaten the next day.
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Pour vegetable oil into a dry pot, when heated through, add sliced onions and fry until soft.
- 2
Add your Dryfish, Maggi seasoning, fresh pepper and dawadawa and cook for 10-20 minutes.
- 3
Sprinkle kuka powder a little at a time, stirring vigorously with a borrom or wooden spoon.
- 4
When you are okay with the thickness, leave it to cook for about 3 minutes and take off the heat.
- 5
Serve with Tuwan Masara or any swallow of your choice😋
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