Gari

Description

Gari is a type of fermented cassava flour popular in West Africa. It is often used to make a basic food called eba, which is made by mixing gari with hot water to form a dough-like consistency. Gari is also used as a condiment and is often served with dishes such as beans or stew. Gari is made from cassava, a tuberous crop widely grown in Africa. The cassava is peeled, grated and then soaked in water to extract the starch. The starch is then dried and ground into a fine flour, which is then fermented and roasted to produce gari. Gari has a slightly sour and slightly sweet taste and is a staple food in many parts of West Africa