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"A classic African dish which can be served as an accompaniment to dishes such as Egusi Soup. Traditionally this dish is eaten communally using the hands. A small amount is rolled in the hand, then dipped into the soup before being eaten."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 4 cups gari (roasted cassava flour)

Directions

  1. Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Sprinkle in the gari, and cook, stirring constantly, until it becomes a paste similar to mashed potato consistency.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 290 | Total Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2007 by NikkiC   view full review
We just call this "gari" in Nigeria. You can also experiment and use different types of flour...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by roge5406   view full review
I haven't tried this recipe exactly, but I was taught this dish using semolina flour. It's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2006 by antoinette   view full review
I LOVE IT
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2009 by Kari   view full review
I'm in Nigeria right now and seeing this recipe makes my heart glad! Yes, it really needs to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2008 by WUNMIF   view full review
Definitely a classic nigerian dish, if you live in baltimore you can get it premade at Pejus...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2010 by WITZKEN   view full review
I lived in Tanzania for 8 years and they make a similar dish with corn flour, called ugali. I...

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