Zowey facts for kids
A picture of finished Zowey on a plate
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| Alternative names | Dzowey,Dakuwa,Donkwa,Adarkwa |
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| Course | Snack |
| Place of origin | Ghana |
| Created by | Hausa people |
| Serving temperature | Hot or Cold |
| Main ingredients | Water, Peanut Paste, Peanut Pieces, Ginger, Salt, Sugar, Powdered Pepper |
Zowey is a yummy snack from West Africa. It's also called Dzowey, Dakuwa, Donkwa, or Adarkwa. This tasty treat is made by mixing peanut paste, sugar, salt, water, ginger, and a special flour called maize flour. People enjoy Zowey as a quick bite, either warm or cold.
Where Does Zowey Come From?
Zowey is a popular snack in several West African countries. You can find it in Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria. It's especially common among the Hausa and Ewe people.
The name Zowey, or Dzowey, comes from the Ewe language. In Ewe, "dzowor" means "spicy powder." In Nigeria, this snack is known as Donkwa. Donkwa is the name for Zowey in the Hausa language.
What's in Zowey?
The main ingredients for Zowey are peanut paste, sugar, and ginger. Here's a list of what usually goes into a Zowey recipe:
- Water
- Peanut Paste
- Peanut Pieces
- Sugar
- Salt
- Maize Flour
- Ginger
- Powdered Pepper
How is Zowey Made?
Making Zowey is quite simple! First, the main ingredients are mixed together. This can be done by hand or with a mixer. Next, more powdered maize flour and peanut paste are added. Everything is mixed very well until it forms a thick paste. Finally, this paste is shaped into small, round balls by hand.
