Pregnancy Recipe
Evening meal
Tuwo shinkafa with miyan kubewa and lean beef
Tuwo shinkafa, the soft rice pudding of northern Nigeria, served with miyan kubewa — a draw soup made with okra — and thoroughly cooked lean beef.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 55 min
- Total
- 75 min
- Portions
- 4
- Moderate
- Pregnancy
- High-protein
- Iron-containing
- Fibre-rich
- Budget-friendly

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Ingredients
For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.
This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.
Method
- Step 1. Boil the beef with half the onion for 35–40 minutes until tender and cooked right through. Keep the stock.
- Step 2. Cook the rice in plenty of water until very soft, then mash and stir vigorously to the smooth, firm tuwo texture. Shape into portions.
- Step 3. Heat the palm oil, cook the remaining onion for 3 minutes, add the blended tomato and cook for 8 minutes.
- Step 4. Add the beef, stock and crayfish if using, then stir in the grated okra and simmer for 8 minutes.
- Step 5. Add the washed greens and cook for 3 minutes, then season lightly.
- Step 6. Serve the soup with the tuwo shinkafa.
Allergens for your selection
- Contains: Crustaceans
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
