Masa (Hausa Rice Pancake)
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Masa is a fermented rice pancake from the Hausa people of Nigeria, traditionally shaped as an oval. The batter is a clever one: a spoonful of boiled rice is blended in with the soaked raw rice, which gives the paste body without any flour. A long rest with yeast builds a gentle sourness and a light, airy crumb. Serve the pancakes hot with a sharp pepper sauce.
Instructions
Soak the rice in water for at least 8 hours, or overnight, then drain it.
Boil a few tablespoons of the soaked rice until tender. Combine it with the rest of the drained rice and blend until smooth, adding only enough water to make a thick paste that is not runny.
Stir the yeast and sugar into a small amount of warm water in a small bowl. Leave it for a few minutes, until it foams.
In a large bowl, mix the blended rice with the foaming yeast mixture and the baking powder, if using. Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for 6 to 8 hours.
Season the batter with salt and a little more sugar, tasting as you go. You can also stir in ginger or onion if you like.
Heat a small amount of oil in a non-stick pan. Pour in small dollops of batter and fry them like pancakes, until they are fluffy and light. Serve with hot sauce.
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