Sinasir/Waina Recipe (Nigerian Masa) - Chef Lola's Kitchen

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Sourdough adds flavor while baking powder is more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while sunflower is budget-friendly.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is plant-based, while canned tuna is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is often less expensive.

Soak rice in a bowl with enough water to completely submerge it for 6 to 8 hours.

Drain and rinse the soaked rice.

Blend the soaked rice with a bit of precooked rice in batches until creamy, adding water as needed.

In a separate bowl, mix warm water with yeast and sugar, then set aside.

Combine the rice batter with salt, sugar, and the activated yeast mixture, stirring until well blended.

Allow the batter to rest and rise.

Heat a little oil in a frying pan until hot, then pour in the batter.

Cook until bubbles form on top, then flip and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes before removing from heat.

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