Dambou

Dambou (or Dambu) is a dish cooked with grains and Moringa that is native to the Zarma and Songhai of Southwestern Niger. It is eaten at any time of day or night, but most notably during celebratory occasions such as picnics and weddings. This meal is also popular among the Dendi people of North Benin and other places in West Africa. It is also prevalent in the Zongo Settlements, where the Songhai and Zarma travel.


Dambou is prepared according to the cook's whim and inclination. Cooks typically use rice flour, fine hard wheat semolina (couscous semolina), or millet, wheat, or corn couscous for basic dishes. The grains are cooked for roughly 20 to 30 minutes before being combined with the already boiled moringa leaves. Finally, the remaining raw components are added: onion, chile, salt, broth, peanut, vegetable oil, meat or fish as a side dish.


Dambun shinkafa is a northern delicacy that is slowly making its way into many Nigerian homes. It's no surprise that dambun shinkafa is nutritious. Please keep in mind that a rice cooker may be used to make dambun shinkafa. If you don't have one of these, you may use a standard pot like this instead. Dambun shinkafa in pot is one of the world's most popular current trendy dishes. It's simple, fast, and delectable. Every day, millions of people enjoy it. They're excellent, and they look great.

Source:  cookpad.com
Source: cookpad.com
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Top 8 Nigeria's Speciality Foods

  1. top 1 Jollof rice
  2. top 2 Palm nut soup
  3. top 3 Dambou
  4. top 4 Djerma
  5. top 5 Dounguouri Soko
  6. top 6 Fonio
  7. top 7 Goat meat curry
  8. top 8 Fried yams

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