Nigerian Masa (Fermented Rice Cake Balls)

Name: Nigerian Masa (Fermented Rice Cake Balls)
Prep time: 375 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 390 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup (200g) uncooked tuwo rice or Thai jasmine rice (see note); Filtered water; 1/4 cup (50g) cooked white rice; 1/2 small red or white onion (30g), roughly chopped (optional); 2 tablespoons (30g) full-fat plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons (30g) granulated sugar, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons (5g) instant yeast; 1 1/2 teaspoons (5g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; if using table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight; 1/2 teaspoon (2g) baking powder; Peanut or vegetable oil, for greasing

Prep 6h 15m

Cook 15m

Total 6h 30m

This Nigerian Masa recipe creates delicious fermented rice cake balls using uncooked tuwo rice, white rice, yogurt, and other simple ingredients. Perfect for a sweet or savory snack, these fluffy, flavorful treats are sure to become a favorite. Try making them at home for an authentic Nigerian culinary experience.

Nigerian Masa

Nigerian Waina

seriouseats.com

Ingredients

Steps

Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

(Servings: 4)

1 cup (200g) uncooked tuwo rice or Thai jasmine rice (see note)

1/4 cup (50g) cooked white rice

1/2 small red or white onion (30g), roughly chopped (optional)

2 tablespoons (30g) full-fat plain yogurt

2 tablespoons (30g) granulated sugar, divided

1 1/2 teaspoons (5g) instant yeast

1 1/2 teaspoons (5g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; if using table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight

1/2 teaspoon (2g) baking powder

Peanut or vegetable oil, for greasing

Nutrition Facts

Calories

317kcal

15%
Fat

4g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

62g

3%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

6g

0%
Protein

6g

0%
Cholesterol

2mg

0%
Sodium

252mg

12%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nigerian Masa (Fermented Rice Cake Balls)

Ingredients

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts