🇳🇬 Nigerian Cuisine

Eba

Garri Fufu

Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy

A popular Nigerian staple made from garri (dried cassava flakes) mixed with hot water to form a smooth, firm dough, served as an accompaniment to soups and stews across Nigeria.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 3 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium-sized pot on high heat.
  2. 2 Pour the garri into the boiling water gradually while stirring vigorously with a wooden spatula to prevent any lumps from forming.
  3. 3 Continue stirring and pressing the mixture against the sides of the pot until it forms a smooth, firm dough that pulls away cleanly from the sides.
  4. 4 Scoop the eba onto a plate, shape into a smooth mound using a wet spatula, and serve alongside your favorite Nigerian soup such as ogbono, egusi, or okra soup.

Did You Know?

Eba is the fastest Nigerian swallow to prepare, taking under 5 minutes, making it the go-to comfort food for students and busy professionals across Nigeria.