Soaked Garri

Name: Soaked Garri
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 1/2 cup garri; 1 cup cold water; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 2 tbsp evaporated milk; 2 tbsp roasted peanuts; 4 ice cubes

A classic West African refreshment made from cassava granules soaked in cold water, sweetened with milk and sugar, and topped with crunchy roasted peanuts.

5 minEasyServes 1380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup garri
1 cup cold water
2 tsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp evaporated milk
2 tbsp roasted peanuts
4 ice cubes

Instructions

1

Pour 1/2 cup garri into a serving bowl.
2

Add 1 cup cold water to the bowl, allowing any light chaff to float to the surface, then skim it off with a spoon.
3

Stir in 2 tsp granulated sugar and 2 tbsp evaporated milk until well blended.
4

Top with 2 tbsp roasted peanuts and 4 ice cubes before serving.

Questions

Can I make Soaked Garri dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp evaporated milk. Swap the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Soaked Garri keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Soaked Garri?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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