Mp Farina Cassava Flour 1.5kg

Description

MP Farina Cassava Flour is a fermented, slightly sour cassava meal — the characteristic base ingredient for traditional cassava fufu swallow across Nigeria and West Africa. Farina’s gentle fermented sourness is what gives cassava fufu its distinctive tang that sets it apart from plain cassava flour or garri — a flavour that regular fufu eaters recognise and seek out. It prepares quickly to a smooth, elastic swallow that pairs beautifully with egusi soup, okra stew, ogbono, banga soup, and bitter leaf soup, making it a versatile alternative to pounded yam and eba on the Nigerian table.

Buy cassava flour online in the UK from Surulere Foods — we deliver authentic Nigerian and West African swallow flours to addresses across the UK with fast, tracked nationwide delivery.

How to prepare

• Bring water to a boil in a heavy pot — approximately 2 cups water per 1 cup of farina.
• Gradually pour in the flour whilst stirring continuously with a wooden turner to prevent lumps.
• Reduce heat, cover, and steam for 2 minutes. Stir again firmly until the swallow is smooth and elastic.
• Serve hot alongside your preferred Nigerian soup.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container away from moisture. Best used within 6 months of opening.

Frequently asked

Is farina the same as garri?

They are both cassava-based but processed differently. Garri is roasted and granular — it can be eaten dry or used as eba swallow. Farina is an unroasted, finely milled meal used primarily for smooth fufu swallow.

Is it gluten-free?

Yes — cassava is naturally gluten-free. Check the pack for cross-contamination information.