How to make Eba
Eba is a staple Nigerian food made with garri (Cassava flakes) and boiling water to form a dough. It is not eaten alone, so it is served with Nigerian soups like okro, egusi, efo riro, and ewedu (jute leave soup).
Servings 2 People
Calories 164.8kcal
Instructions
How to make Eba on Stovetop
- Bring water to a rolling boil on the stovetop in a small saucepan.
- Turn the heat down to low and add garri evenly to the water in the saucepan and stir with your wooden spatula.
- Ensure that you make the eba to your desired texture by adding the amount of garri the water can take.
- If too soft, add more garri, and if it's too hard, you can add a bit of water.
- After this, you can serve the eba by molding and adding your desired soup.
How to make eba in a bowl
- Boil water in a kettle till it reaches the highest boiling point.
- Transfer the water to a heat-safe bowl.
- Sprinkle garri evenly into the water until the garri is well soaked.
- Use a spoon or spatula to turn it in the bowl.
- If too soft, add more garri, and if it's too hard, you can add a bit of water.
- Serve with any soup of choice.
How to make eba in the Microwave
- Get a microwave-safe bowl, and add garri and water at room temperature.
- Microwave the mixture on high for 5 to 10 minutes or until the mixture comes together.
- Remove from the microwave and use a spoon or wooden spatula to stir together.
- Serve with your desired soup or stew
Nutrition
Calories: 164.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 39.2g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 26.3mg | Potassium: 279.1mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 1.8g | Vitamin A: 13.4IU | Vitamin C: 21.2mg | Calcium: 23.6mg | Iron: 0.3mg