Miyar kuka
Miyar kuka or miyan kuka, also known as Luru soup, is a type of Nigerian dish from the northern part of Nigeria. It is also popular in Northern Ghana and Zongo communities in Ghana. The soup is made from powdered baobab leaves and dried okra.[1] It is usually served with tuwo shinkafa, dawa or tuo zaafi.[2][3]
 Miyan kuka (left) with tuwo (right) and fried fish | |
| Type | Nigerian cuisine |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Nigeria |
| Region or state | Northern Nigeria |
| Main ingredients | Baobab leaves |
Health benefits
The soup has many health benefits such as Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus.[3]
See also
- List of soups
- Nigerian cuisine
Nigeria portal
References
- "KUKA SOUP". Online Nigeria. 19 February 2003. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- "Miyan Kuka (Baobab Leaf Soup)". Terry Adido. Grated Nutmeg. 18 June 2014. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- "NEWS". miczd.gov.gh. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
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