Swallow (food)
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Swallows are a category of dough-like African and Indian staple food made of cooked starchy vegetables and/or grains.[1] Fufu of Western Africa, ugali and nsima of Eastern Africa, and sadza of Southern Africa are examples of swallows.
Types[edit]
Swallows can be categorized by their primary starch. Each type has many names in various languages around Africa, and the specific starch used may have regional substitutions.
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References[edit]
- ^ Komolafe, Yewande (2021-03-05). "A Practical Guide to Swallows, the Heart of Many Cuisines". The New York Times. Retrieved 2023-01-08.