How to Prepare Wheat Meal “Swallow”

Dobby

12 years ago

Wheat meal is a dish prepared as a form of “Swallow” in Nigeria. It can be taken with any Nigerian soup in form of morsels. It is rich in superior fiber which helps in curbing the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the intestinal tract and it aids in weight loss by making you feel fuller.

•Serving size: 1
•Cook time: 15 minutes
•Total time: 15 minutes
•Dietary: Diabetic , Weight loss
•Meal Type: Side dish for soups
•Region: Nigeria

Ingredients:

•2 cups Wheat meal (i used honeywell brand)

•1litre Water

Preparation

Step 1: Boil the water in a small pot till it starts bubbling then remove about 500mls and set aside

Step 2: Into the pot with the other 500mls left, Stir in the wheat flour with a wooden spatula ( in one direction either clockwise or anticlockwise so it doesn’t form lumps ). Do so till you get the semisolid consistency of the normal Swallow (like garri)

Step 3: Add the other 500mls into the wheat in the pot then cover and leave to cook for about 15mins till the water evaporates.

Step 4: Turn once more and mould into any shape

Step 5: Serve hot as a form of swallow with any Nigerian soup