Description

Tsumbuka is a delightful alternative to the popular Nigerian breakfast dish, Akara, also enjoyed across many West African countries. Like Akara, it’s made from smoothly ground beans, creating a rich, protein-packed paste. However, unlike Akara, Tsumbuka keeps things simple, you only need a pinch of salt, though you can add other ingredients if desired. Slices of bread are evenly cut, dipped on both sides into the creamy bean paste, and then fried in hot vegetable oil until beautifully golden and crispy.

This dish has earned admiration from countless people for its savoury flavour and satisfying, protein-rich taste, making it a timeless favourite across generations.

Keep reading to discover the full recipe and learn how to make this uniquely delicious dish for yourself.

Origin

Northern Nigeria

Time to Prepare

100

Avg. Price per Plate

$N/A

Food Age

2020

Nutritional Value

Protein

Carbohydrates

Dietary fiber

Fat

Calcium

Iron

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

General Recipe per serving

Name: Tsumbuka

Origin: Nigeria

Ingredients It Favours:

blended beans
salt
bread
oil for frying

Steps:

Soak and peel the beans, blend the peeled beans with a small amount of water until smooth and thick, pour the blended paste into a whisking machine or whisk manually using a mortar and pestle to achieve a fluffy texture, transfer the mixture into a bowl and add salt to taste, heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat, dip each slice of bread into the bean paste ensuring both sides are evenly coated, gently place the coated bread into the hot oil, fry until both sides are golden brown and crispy, remove from the oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil, serve hot and enjoy your delicious, protein-rich Tsumbuka!