Recipe and source notes

Omu Tuo (Ghanian Mashed Rice)

2 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white long-grain rice
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1–2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups water

Make it step by step

  1. If desired, rinse the rice well to eliminate excess starch. This step is optional as the starch contributes to the desired stickiness of the rice.
  2. Combine the rice, butter, and salt in a pot with water. Cook over low heat, allowing the rice to slowly simmer until all the water is absorbed and the rice reaches a soft texture.
  3. Using a wooden spoon, begin pounding the rice in the pot, alternating from one side to the other. Repeat this process until the rice transforms into a mushy consistency.
  4. Transfer the mashed rice to a moistened bowl and gently swirl it until a bowl shape is formed.
  5. Serve with peanut stew or any other soup of your preference

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Recipe source

Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook by Wikibooks contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.

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