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Easy 35 min~310 kcal 6/10
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Omo Tuo
Ghanaian rice balls made by cooking rice with extra water, mashing it smooth, and shaping it for soups and stews.
Easy⏱️ 40 min📖 1 min readServes 4~250 kcal🇬🇭 Ghanaian🌍 Full translation
8 min prep 32 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 40 min- Prep8 min
- Cooking32 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the rice
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Broken rice
For cooking
- 5 cup(~1000 ml) Water
General
- 0.7 tsp(~3.5 ml) Salt
Şekillendirmek için
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Cold water
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice in plenty of water until the water runs clear, then drain.
- 2
Put the rice, 5 cups water, and salt in a heavy-based pot.
- 3
When the mixture boils, reduce the heat and cook the rice for 25 minutes until very soft.
25 min25:00 - 4
Remove the pot from the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 5
Mash the rice with a wooden spoon for 4 minutes until smooth and sticky.
4 min04:00 - 6
Wet your hands with cold water, take portions of rice, and shape them into balls.
- 7
Transfer the omo tuo to a wide plate and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Cook the rice with more water than regular pilaf; if it stays too firm, the balls break apart while shaping.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve omo tuo as warm, soft balls alongside tomato vegetable soup or a meatless stew.
Nutrition (per serving)
~250
kcal calories
5
g protein
55
g carbs
0
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 92%Fat 0%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Omo Tuo make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Omo Tuo take?
Prep 8 minutes, cooking 32 minutes; 40 minutes in total.Is Omo Tuo difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Omo Tuo have?
Approximately 250 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 55g, fat: 0g.Is Omo Tuo allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Omo Tuo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ghanaian cuisine.How many ingredients does Omo Tuo need?
This recipe needs 4 ingredients.
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