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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 Time

6h 15m

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

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.

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Servings: 4

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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

Nigerian Masa (Fermented Rice Cake Balls)

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Nigerian Masa (Fermented Rice Cake Balls)

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