Oat Fufu (Low-GI Swallow)
The clinical nutritionist's answer to 'what can diabetic patients eat with their soup?' High-fibre, low-glycaemic swallow from rolled oats. Spikes blood sugar far less dramatically than eba or pounded yam.
Total Time
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Servings
3
Cuisine
Nigerian General
220kcal
Calories
8g
Protein
38g
Carbs
4g
Fat
6g
Fiber
How to Make It
- 1
Blend dry rolled oats for 30-45 seconds to make oat flour.
Tip: Don't blend too fine — slight texture is fine. - 2
Bring water to rolling boil. Add salt.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add oat flour gradually while stirring constantly. It thickens quickly — break up any lumps.
- 4
Cook on medium-low 4-5 minutes, turning constantly. Ready when smooth, pulls away from pot, holds shape. Pale tan colour.
- 5
Portion with wet spoon. Serve immediately with any soup. Neutral flavour won't compete with the soup.
Tip: For diabetics: pair with egusi, efo riro, or bitter leaf soup for a complete low-GI Nigerian meal.
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