Breakfast
Gari soakings
Gari, fermented cassava semolina, soaked in sweetened milk and cold water until it swells. It is a refreshing breakfast or snack, very popular in Ghana, usually served chilled.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Trempage
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Put the gari in a bowl and cover it with cold water, letting it soak for 5 minutes until slightly swollen.
- Drain off the excess water in a sieve, pressing gently.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, sugar and a pinch of salt until dissolved.
- Divide the gari between two bowls and pour the sweetened milk over it.
- Add the roasted peanuts if using, and stir.
- Serve immediately, nice and cold.
Variations and tips
Fruit version. Add cubes of mango or pineapple to the bowl before serving.
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Ghana
Ghana
Ghana
Ghana
Ghana
Ghana
Ghana
Ghana
Original Ecomely recipe.