1. Harvesting
Farmers harvest mature cassava roots from the field, selecting healthy tubers for processing.
The 7 Steps of Garri Production by Gift Shaka Global Garri Concepts
Here at Gift Shaka Global Garri Concepts, we follow a traditional process but add some twist to give it that special kick, we will take you through some process we go through to make our garri — the images below show the process.
2. Peeling
Roots are peeled to remove the outer skin which may hold dirt and impurities.
3. Washing
Peeled roots are thoroughly washed to remove soil and residues before further processing.
4. Grating
The clean roots are grated into a mash to break down the fibers and release moisture.
5. Pressing / Fermentation
The grated mash is pressed to remove excess water and may be left to ferment slightly for flavor.
6. Frying / Roasting
Dried granules are roasted or fried in a shallow pan to develop texture and aroma — the final garri stage.
7. Sieving & Packaging
Final sieving removes lumps; the garri is cooled, packed, and made ready for sale and distribution.