D – DAWHURO (TUO ZAAFI)
TRADITION
Dawhuro also known as Tuo zaafi, is a popular Ghanaian dish especially among the northerners in the country. It is a hearty and filling meal that is made with corn flour and served with flavorful soup. It is rich in proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins.
INGREDIENTS
Ayoyo Leaves (Jute Leaves)
Meat or Fish
Groundnut Paste (Peanut Butter)
Onions
Tomatoes
Pepper
Spices (e.g., ginger, garlic)
Salt
Millet/corn flour
RECIPE
Pour some corn flour into cooking pot and add water.
Mix thoroughly to form a uniform solution.
Boil enough water and add corn flour to cook for 5 – 10 minutes.
Fetch some of the solution made earlier into a separate bowl.
Mix dry corn dough and cassava dough and add mixture to the boiling corn bit by bit.
Stir continuously and thoroughly to avoid lumps.
Add the corn dough solution you fetched (step 4) to the Dahwuro to make it soft and stir.
Turn off heat after 15 minutes of stirring.
Serve Dahwuro with stew and soup.
Why It Matters Nutritionally
- Rich in complex carbohydrates
- Often paired with nutrient-dense soups
- Supports energy needs
FFH Nutrition Tip
👉 Add leafy soups to increase vitamins and minerals.
💬 Let’s Engage
Which soup do you enjoy with Dawhuro?
