Pupuru (Nigerian Cassava Swallow)
Pupuru, also known as cassava poundo, is a typical Nigerian swallow made from cassava flour. It is majorly consumed by people of Ondo State, and it is served with soups such as okro soup, egusi soup, ogbono soup, and many others.
- Prep
- 7 min
- Cook
- 26 min
- Total
- 33 min
- Servings
- As written in source
- Difficulty
- Easy
Timings are approximate — worked out from the method, not measured in a test kitchen.
Ingredients
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Cooking instructions
Procedure
Boil water in a pot.
Procedure
Gradually mix the cassava flour into the boiling water, stirring with a spatula until it forms a smooth and lump-free dough.
Procedure
Cook for a few minutes.
Procedure
Serve with your soup of choice.
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Storage
Cool completely, then keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating
Reheat gently with a splash of water in a covered pan, rather than blasting it, so nothing dries out.
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