Food brings families together, create a strong bond among friends and deepen love between couples. Over the centuries, Ghanaian local meals have been known to be healthy and come with remarkable taste. However, most Ghanaians at home and those in the diaspora have difficulty preparing some of these traditional meals primarily due to the time spent on its preparation. It is the result of identifying all the difficulties and time wasted in preparing local dishes, that Mma Zara Restaurant devoted its time and resources to provide Ghanaians and people from all cultures who appreciate Ghanaian dishes, exclusive local dishes prepared under hygienic conditions in a modernized restaurant.

GHANAIAN CULTURE THROUGH MEALS

The rich, colorful culture and beautiful heritage of Ghana is displayed in so many ways but exhibiting the Ghanaian tradition through food allow non-Ghanaians to share and feel the real and unique experience of Ghana.

THE PLACE TO FIND ORIGINAL TASTY GHANAIAN MEALS IN ACCRA

Mma Zara African restaurant sells authentic, quality, healthy and tasty Ghanaian meals. This African restaurant offers delicious Ghanaian meals prepared under strict hygienic conditions to serve Ghanaians and foreigners who have interest in Ghanaian local meals.

The restaurant is located within Best Western Premier Accra Airport Hotel in Airport residential area. The distance is just 1.6km (5 minutes) drive from the Kotoka International Airport.  The serenity and ambiance of the restaurant coupled with the original taste of Ghanaian meals has attracted the restaurant to the hearts of many, far and beyond Ghana.

Mma Zara African restaurant is re-introducing the original, authentic, and tasty Tubaani platter, a delicacy from the northern part of the country.  It is an A – La Carte, served with protein and caramelized onions. Special zoomkoom, tankwa beer and sobolo are served as complimentary.

HOW TO PREPARE TUBAANI

Wondering what Tubaani is? It is steamed black-eyed pea pudding,  well-known delicacy from the country’s northern. The meal is a paste formed from black-eyed pea flour and water that is boiled after being wrapped in the sweet-tasting aromatic leaves of the maranthaceous herb, Thaumatococcus daniellii. Tubaani is served with gravy or pepper and onions sliced thinly, tossed in heated vegetable oil.

Tubaani with caramelized and spring onions

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF TUBAANI

Protein, iron, Vitamin B9, and soluble fiber are all found in the Tubaani meal. Would it not be interesting to learn to prepare this delicious meal? Join me as we learn how to do it.

STEPS IN THE PREPARATION OF TUBAANI

  • Black eyed pea flour and water should be combined in a bowl, and the mixture should be beaten in a circular motion until fluffy.
  • Boiling water is added to a saucepan and left on the burner.
  • Wash corn husk, banana leaves, or Thaumatococcus daniellii leaves.
  • Set a few of the leaves on fire in the saucepan to create a foundation.
  • Wrapping the fluffy black eyed pea flour mixture in leaves and serving small portions
  • Place the sealed mixture in the blazing water and let it cook for a while.
  • Cover the surface of the water in the saucepan with a few of the leaves.
  • For around two hours, steam the contents of the saucepan under a cover.

Your Tasty Tubaani is ready to be served.

Mma Zara Africa restaurant is prepared to give you a sweet experience with the Tubaani meal. Eating with friends and family this heritage is an unforgettable experience.

Visit the Mma Zara and ask of our assorted local drinks such as Tangkwa beer, Zoomkoom, Hibiscus pineapple natural flavoured Sobolo, Fula and Pito to completes the meal in a Ghanaian fashion.

To know more about the full Tubaani Platter package visit https://bestwesternpremier.com.gh/

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