Gari is roasted cassava granules that has a slightly sour taste. It is produced from fermented cassava tubers, grown across West Africa, which have been sundried, before being milled into grits and roasted on an open fire to give it a crispy crunch and deep flavour profile.
Gari is roasted cassava granules that has a slightly sour taste. It is produced from fermented cassava tubers, grown across West Africa, which have been sundried, before being milled into grits and roasted on an open fire to give it a crispy crunch and deep flavour profile.
PREPARATION:
To create a delicious and highly nutritious meal. Boil 3/4 cup of water or fresh milk in a saucepan. Add 1 tsp of Coconut Oil, 1tsp of Honey and 1/3 cup of Gari granules; and stir well till a lump free dough is formed. Add another 1/2 cup of water to the dough, reduce the heat and cover. Leave to cook for a further 3-5 minutes. Knead the dough again until smooth and velvety. Serve hot with a stew or accompaniment of your choice.
OR TRY THIS:
BAKE: add to your biscuit, cake or bread mix for added nutrition
DRESSING: sprinkle over your soup or salad for extra bulk and nutrition
FRY: add to your fritters mix for extra richness and nutrition
SOAK: add to cold water with milk, sugar, nuts etc. to eat as a snack
DID YOU KNOW
ENERGY YIELDING: the high percentage of carbohydrates, makes these grits a good source of energy.
DIETARY FIBER: this flours high dietary fiber aids in digestion and prevents any form of constipation.
WEIGHT LOSS: low in calories and high in dietary fiber gives a great sense of satiety. Helping you feel fuller for longer.
EYESIGHT: rich in Vitamin A and bakarotennya which improves the health of your eyes and helps poor eyesight.
