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Gullisuwa (Nigerian Milk Balls)

Gullisuwa is a type of fritter commonly eaten in the northern part of Nigeria during festive periods and weddings, and as street food.

Gullisuwa (Nigerian Milk Balls) prepared recipe
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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 6 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 6 listed ingredients.
  • Keep the recipe open and follow each step in order; the source does not state a total time.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

Different variety of gullisuwa can be made by adding chilli pepper, cashew nuts, and coconut.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
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Method

  1. 01

    Combine powdered milk, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla powder in a bowl. Mix thoroughly.

  2. 02

    Mix in enough water to form a dough.

  3. 03

    Grease your hands with vegetable oil, and roll the dough into small balls.

  4. 04

    Deep fry the dough in a pan of hot vegetable oil until browned all over.

  5. 05

    Use spoon to remove the fritters from the oil and drain in a sieve.

  6. 06

    Serve fresh.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 4.0, credited to Suyash Dwivedi; view original image record .