Tuo Zaafi

Tuo Zaafi

Ingredients

● Ayoyo leaves

● Saltpetre (Potassium nitrate)

● 3 tablespoonfuls of powdered fish

● Half cup of powdered okro

● Dawadawa

● Pepper

● Two large onions

● Two tablespoonfuls of fish seasoning

● Three tablespoonfuls of all-purpose

spices

●One kilogram of meat (Beef)

● Palm oil

● 3 large tomatoes

● Two large salmon

● Herrings

● One cup of cassava flour

● Two cups of corn flour

Preparation

-Chop the ayoyo leaves into smaller sizes.

-Boil water, add chopped onion, powdered

fish, powdered okro and dawadawa

-After five minutes, add ayoyo leaves and

saltpeter.

-Don’t cover, stir continuously until ingredients become soft.

-Add salt and seasoning. Allow to simmer for three minutes and soup is ready.

-Cut meat into desirable sizes. Wash and put meat in big saucepan over moderate heat.

-Blend onion, ginger, garlic and add to meat.

-Add salt and seasoning and cover meat to steam for five- 10 minutes.

-Heat pan over medium high heat until hot and then add olive oil.

-Add the chicken.

-Fry until browned and flip.

-Add chopped onion and garlic and sauce until tender and start to turn brown.

-Add grinded pepper, tomato puree and stir intermittently.

-Wash salmon, herrings and add to stew.

-After 6-10 minutes, add spices and allow to cook.

-Taste for salt and add some chopped onions.

-Finally add fried meat and allow to simmer for three minutes.

-Fetch some corn flour and add cold water. Mix thoroughly to form a solution.

-Boil enough water and add corn flour to cook for five-10 minutes.

-Fetch some of the solution into a separate bowl.

-Mix dry corn dough and cassava dough and add mixture bit by bit to the boiling corn dough and stir thoroughly to prevent any lumps.

-Add the corn dough solution you fetched aside to the Tuo Zaafi to make it soft and stir.

-After 15-20 minutes of stirring the Tuo Zaafi, you turn off the heat.

-Serve Tuo Zaafi with stew and soup.

Benefits of Tamarind Juice

Tamarind seed

Tamarind juice is particularly abundant in vitamin C, which is important for a strong immune system, healthy skin and wound healing.

Additionally, tamarind provides significant amounts of B vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, as well as essential minerals like potassium, magnesium, and iron.

– Antioxidant properties

Tamarind contains potent antioxidants, such as polyphenols and flavonoids, which combat harmful free radicals in the body. This oxidative stress reduction can help prevent cell damage and lower the risk of chronic diseases, including cancer.

-Digestive health

Tamarind contains dietary fibre and natural laxatives that promote regular bowel movements, alleviate constipation and improve overall gastrointestinal health.”

– Heart health

Regular consumption of tamarind juice may have a positive impact on cardiovascular health. It can help lower cholesterol levels due to its high fibre content and antioxidants, reducing the risk of heart disease.

– Anti-inflammatory properties

Tamarind juice does a great job in curbing inflammation in the body. High in anti-inflammatory compounds such as polyphenols and bioflavonoids, this property makes it potentially beneficial for individuals suffering from conditions like arthritis or chronic inflammatory diseases.

– High magnesium content

Tamarind is rich in magnesium- 110 mg per 120 g of pulp. This simply concludes that drinking tamarind is a convenient way to meet your daily magnesium requirements. It plays an important role in the formation of bones, regulates heart rhythm, and contraction of muscles, and keeps blood sugar levels under check.

Source; Healthshots.com