Dan Wake

Dan wake is a delicious meal that is indigenous to the people of Hausa, Nigeria. We can make it in less than 20 minutes if you can find already mixed flour.

First, you will need the dan wake flour – which is readily available now.

Either that or you will use a combination of ground beans Flour or grounded beans powder (2 cups) bao bao ( kuka) (3 teaspoons) and potash (1 teaspoon).

Other ingredients include – dry pepper, groundnut oil, tomatoes, egg, cucumber, carrots and cabbages (the vegetables are optional).

Remember not to use the solid potash, mix it in a half cup of water. It is just best if you have the ‘already-made’ dan wake flour instead of having to mix it yourself. Whatever the case, you are good.

That is a delicious plate of dan wake, the exact way most Hausas serve it.

I usually serve it with ground cayenne pepper, which is also called (yaji), you can also use Suya Pepper alternatively and choice vegetables.

Stock cubes are not really necessary as the pepper already contains natural sweetener but some people choose to sprinkle a little. As “Sweetness” is defined differently by different people.

This is another delicious plate.

Other people serve with different sauces. The meal on its own is almost tasteless, just like prepared eba (garri). Serve with some of the following in other enjoy it.

Dan Wake Ingredients

Grounded beans powder (2 cups)
Bao bao (kuka) (3 teaspoons)
Potash (1 teaspoon).

For Serving:

Ground cayenne pepper (yaji)
Suya (suya pepper or spice)
Sliced Vegetables (onions, cabbage, tomatoes, cucumber)
Vegetable/beef sauce.
Stock Cubes
Hard-boiled eggs

How To Make Dan Wake

Here is the recipe for the “Dan wake”.

Step 1

First, you get the Dan wake flour which is readily available now. You get the flour and mix it with a little water to make a thick paste. When you are done with making the paste, boil water in a pot and proceed to the next level.

Step 2

When the water starts to boil, keep forming the paste into small balls and throwing them into the boiling water. Allow them to boil for about 10mins(the balls will rise to the top when they are done).

Step 3

You then strain all the water and rinse with cold water once. Strain and turn it into a plate.

How to Serve

Sprinkle some already fried veg/oil and some yaji(dried pounded chilli pepper mixed with some spices).you can eat your Dan wake with some veg salad, boiled egg or some cucumbers mixed with fresh tomatoes. Bon appetite!

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Dan wake Recipe | Hausa Foods

Chef Chidi

Dan wake is a popular food in Hausa land, the recipe is a simple one and can be made in just 20 minutes.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Nigerian Cuisine

Servings 6 People

Calories 279 kcal

Equipment

• Pots

Ingredients

  

• Ingredients
• 2 cups Grounded beans powder
• 3 teaspoons Bao bao kuka
• 1 teaspoon Potash.

For Serving

• Vegetable/beef sauce.
• Sliced Vegetables onions, cabbage, tomatoes, cucumber
• Ground cayenne pepper yaji
• Suya Pepper (spice)
• Hard-boiled eggs
• Stock Cubes

Instructions

 

• Once you can lay your hands on the real dan wake flour, go ahead and mix with water. You don't want too much water so you can mould it into balls. (dan wake flour can be purchased from local markets in Northern Nigeria)
• Boil water in a pot and keep forming small balls with the mixed flour and throwing them into the boiling water.
• They should boil for up to 10 minutes and double in size.
• Strain and serve.
• To serve dan wake - sprinkle some yaji, stock cubes, use vegetables like carrots, cucumbers and fresh tomatoes for topping.
• You can also add some hardboiled eggs

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