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Tubani

Tubani (Steamed Bean Pudding with Pepper & Oil)

Northern Ghanaian steamed black-eyed pea pudding served with spiced pepper powder and warm oil

Estimated Cost GH₵ 15.00 per serving

Prep & Cook ⏱ 35 mins 10m prep • 25m cook

Difficulty Medium Home kitchen

Servings

GH₵ 30.00

🇬🇭 Cultural Story & Culinary Context

"A celebrated dish from northern Ghana. Black-eyed pea flour whipped with water and a touch of saltpeter, steamed in leaves or ramekins until soft and cake-like, dressed with warm oil and ground hot pepper."

— Chef Eric Adjepong, Ghana to the World

🛒 Ingredients Checklist

• For 2 servings

Tubani Batter

1.5 cups Cowpea/black-eyed pea flour ~GH₵ 10.00
dash Saltpeter/potash pinch ~GH₵ 1.00
whipped Water ~GH₵ 0.50

Dressing

2 tbsp Warm vegetable oil or shea butter ~GH₵ 4.00
garnish Ground dry pepper & sliced raw onions ~GH₵ 3.00

Market Total: GH₵ 30.00

Preparation & Cooking Steps

Follow Chef Adjepong's exact techniques for authentic flavor

3 Steps

Whip Batter

Whip bean flour with water and saltpeter until fluffy and aerated.

Steam

Wrap in leaves or grease ramekins; steam over boiling water for 25 mins until set.

Garnish

Unwrap, drizzle with warm oil, and dust generously with ground pepper and onion rings.

🥣

Enjoy your breakfast! Serve warm and take a moment to savor Ghanaian morning heritage.

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