Angel’s dust is quite an interesting name for this raw and edible food known as Garri, which is also called ‘Cassava Flakes’ – a popular food in Nigeria. It is one of the main sources of carbohydrates, and also rich in fibre.
In the 19th century, Garri in Nigeria came in through freed slaves, when they returned from Portugal and introduced a method for processing cassava. Today, garri is found in homes throughout the country and it’s typically affordable and rich in fibre, and contains important minerals. Garri got the name ‘Angel Dust’ because it’s the only meal that comes handy in critical hours of need. As a solution to grave hunger, it has been described by many as a ‘lifesaver’ when times are lean.
It is made from cassava where it passes through a lot of processes. Being one of Nigeria’s traditionally made meals, it is eaten almost in every part of the country. But this go-to-meal is one whose health benefits are unknown or not paid attention to by its consumers.
Garri can be served cold ,that is, mixed with chilled water and sugar you can as well add milk, groundnut, peanut or even Kuli kuli ( made from dry roasted peanuts/groundnuts) or hot, that is, mixed with hot water which is served with any tradittonally made soup of your choice
Being a cheap meal – as it is affordable by every individual, it is packed with a lot of health benefits that is not being paid attention to by its consumers. These health benefits are as follows:
Energy boosting: Soaked in cold water it helps to provide a certain amount of energy which provides a healthy life. it reduces the body temperature during hot weather.
Eases digestion: It improves your digestive health by absorbing toxins that go into your gut. it can be soaked with milk for a more beneficial purposes to the health
Weight loss: This is one health benefits of Garri that is not known to a lot of people. Garri is a starchy food, low in calories and with high fibre contents that will help you stay full for a longer period. Hence, reducing the urge to always eat in large quantities.
Angel’s dust (Garri) can be found anywhere around the world and it is widely eating by all tribes in Nigeria.
Garri comes in different types – as the one pudding (Eba) is made from wont go for drinking. Like the Ijebu Garri, which is predominantly eating as flakes, while the much harder and sparsely granulated type is used for ‘Eba’ – known as Cassava pudding.
Whichever you desire, be adventurous with your taste, enjoy the best Garri you can find. You can as well take a cup of garri now and thank me later.
