Miyan Taushe
A Northern Nigerian favourite — savoury pumpkin soup with groundnut richness.
Miyan Taushe is a savoury Northern Nigerian soup made from mashed pumpkin and groundnut paste. It's hearty, subtly sweet, and traditionally served with tuwo shinkafa (rice balls) or tuwo masara (cornmeal balls).
Ingredients
Serves 4
- Pumpkin (mashed)
- Groundnut paste (peanut butter)
- Spinach or ayoyo leaves
- Meat (beef/dry fish)
- Dawadawa (locust beans)
- Onions
- Scotch bonnet peppers
- Palm oil or vegetable oil
- Seasoning cubes
- Salt
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Method
- 1
Cook meat with onions and seasoning until tender.
- 2
Add mashed pumpkin and groundnut paste to the broth.
- 3
Stir well and simmer for 15 minutes.
Chef tips
- • Use natural, unsweetened groundnut paste — sugary peanut butter will ruin the balance.
- • Dawadawa is essential for the deep Northern flavour.
- 4
Add dawadawa, peppers and palm oil.
- 5
Cook for another 10 minutes.
- 6
Stir in spinach and simmer for 5 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with tuwo shinkafa (rice balls) or tuwo masara (cornmeal balls).
Miyan Taushe: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use peanut butter?▾
Yes, but choose 100% natural peanut butter with no added sugar or salt.
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