Grated fermented cassava (gari) stir-fried with tomatoes, onions, peppers, eggs, and vegetables. A quick, satisfying one-pan meal popular with students and workers.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: flat plate
Garnishes: sliced avocado
Accompaniments: fried plantains
Instructions
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1
Soak gari in warm water for 5 minutes until slightly softened, drain excess water.
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Heat oil in a large skillet, saute onion and peppers until soft.
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3
Add chopped tomatoes and cook 5 minutes.
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4
Add softened gari and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
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5
Push gari to the sides, scramble eggs in the center, then mix everything together. Season with salt.
Did You Know?
Gari foto is the ultimate budget meal in Benin. University students survive on it because gari is cheap, filling, and cooks in minutes.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- large skillet
- spatula
- bowl
Garnishing
sliced avocado
Accompaniments
fried plantains
The Story Behind Gari Foto
Gari foto emerged as an urban fast food in Benin and Ghana, born from the need for quick, affordable meals as West African cities grew rapidly in the 20th century. Cassava processing into gari was already widespread, and cooks discovered that stir-frying the granules with vegetables and eggs created a satisfying, complete meal in under 15 minutes.
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