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Awara

Also known as: Soybean cake

Awara is a Hausa Nigerian soybean curd or cake made by coagulating soybean milk, seasoning the curd, and commonly frying it.

About Awara

Awara is a Hausa Nigerian soybean curd or cake made by coagulating soybean milk, seasoning the curd, and commonly frying it.

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Ingredients in Awara

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Soybeanbase
Waterbinder
Saltseasoning
Onionseasoning
Vegetable Oilcooking medium
Soybean milkbase

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Origins & food traditions

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Countries

Nigeria

Cuisines & regions

Hausa Cuisine

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