Hot: Pour 2 cups of boiling water into the bowl, followed by 1 cup of garri, then mix the two until smooth and lump-free, and shape the substance into a doughy ball. Serve with soup—anything from a classic vegetable broth to a thick West African soup like egusi. 

Garri is usually eaten in 3 ways,

1. Soaked Garri Team A: as a cold 'beverage' with ice cold water and sugar plus or minus roasted groundnuts

2. Soaked Garri Team B: as a 'cereal' where it is made with lukewarm water some milk and sugar plus or minus roasted groundnuts.

3. It is consumed as eba where it is made with boiling hot water and eaten with any Nigerian soup of your choice.

Fun Facts about Garri:

In the past Garri used to be associated with poverty. It was occasionally referred to as ' a poor man's food) I really don't know why but I am guessing it's because of the ability of soaked Garri to double in size ? 

Well I don't know about that but all I know is we all enjoyed our soaked garri.

Is garri good for the body?

Although garri is a starchy food, it is low in calories and with high fibre contents that will help you stay full for a longer period. Hence, reducing the urge to always eat in large quantities. Garri helps to absorb toxins that go into your intestines. This, in turn, can help improve your digestive health.

This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the CFIA or FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.