Nigerian Masa (Fermented Rice Cakes)

Ingredients

• •2 cups long-grain white rice
• •1/2 cup cooked white rice
• •1 1/2 cups warm water
• •1 tsp instant yeast
• •1 tsp granulated sugar
• •1/3 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
• •1 tsp salt
• •3 tbsp vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1Cover the uncooked rice with water and soak it for 8 hours, then drain thoroughly.
2. 2Blend the soaked rice, cooked rice, warm water, yeast, and sugar into a thick smooth batter.
3. 3Cover and let the batter ferment for 1 hour until slightly risen and bubbly.
4. 4Stir in chopped onion and salt.
5. 5Heat a masa pan or lightly oiled skillet and spoon the batter into small thick rounds.
6. 6Cook 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through, adding oil between batches as needed.

💡 Including a little cooked rice in the batter helps create the soft interior while the soaked raw rice provides structure.

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