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Semo (Nigerian Cooked Semolina)

Semo (Nigerian Cooked Semolina)
Yoyinsola · Own work · CC BY-SA 4.0 · View on Wikimedia Commons

Semo, also called semolina fufu, is a Nigerian swallow eaten with various soups, such as egusi soup, okro soup, efọ̀ riro, and Nigerian èfirin soup. It is nutritious and starchy.

Ingredients

  • Water
  • Semolina flour
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Method

  1. Boil water in a pot.
  2. Gradually mix the semolina flour into the boiling water, stirring with a spatula until it forms a smooth and lump-free dough. Stop adding semolina flour when you can no longer stir easily.
  3. Stir the semolina mixture vigorously to eliminate any lumps.
  4. Once you have a smooth mixture, add a small amount of water to bring it to the desired consistency. Cover the pot, and cook for about 3 minutes.
  5. Serve with your soup of choice.

Equipment

  • Cooking pot
  • Wooden spatula or strong cooking spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Bowl

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