So here is some of the local food from Niger. Doesn't it look yummy?
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Mmm...intestines anyone?
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Judging by the tail, I'd say it's a sheep!
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This is "fura" which is made up of a ground millet paste mixed with water. Add sugar and ice for added goodness...
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Tuwo...mashed millet or corn paste with an okra and spice sauce...
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"Mia"...onion/pepper sauce which is good on rice or to dip bread in
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Beans ("Wake")
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Millet...
Favorite Hausa Phrase of the Day:
Ina da farin ciki.
"I am happy."
(or literally translated..."I am with a white stomach.")
Cool, huh?
2 comments:
so "white stomach" means you're full?
well, if a "white stomach" makes you happy, then I guess so...
but "yunwa" means full...maybe emotions or feelings are a "gut" thing, in the stomach.
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