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Nutritional Values

🔥300kcal
💪3gProtein
🌾72gCarbs
🥑1gFat
🌿8gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Gari Fotoh

How to order / say it
Say it Gari Fotoh — [gah-ree fo-toh]
Order I'll have some Gari Fotoh, please.
Locally Mepa wo kyɛw, mɛkobɔ Gari Fotoh.
Say locally

A mix of finely grated cassava served with spices.

Why try it?

Gari Fotoh highlights Kumasi's adaptability and creativity, turning a humble ingredient like cassava into a flavorful dish.

How it tastes

Dry and crumbly texture with a nutty flavor, enhanced by spicy and tart notes, often served with a splash of water.

Origin & History — first documented: 1930

Gari Fotoh evolved in Kumasi during the 1930s as an economical and satisfying meal for workers and students.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g gari (cassava flakes)
  • 🧄 1 onion
  • 🥕 2 tomatoes
  • 🧂 2 pepper
  • 200 ml water
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Grate onions and tomatoes, mix with pepper.
  2. 2 Add this mixture to gari in a bowl.
  3. 3 Gradually add water while stirring.
  4. 4 Season with salt and mix thoroughly.
  5. 5 Let it stand for a few minutes before serving.

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