How To Make Oats Swallow

This is a step-by-step tutorial on how to prepare oat swallow, also known as oat fufu. It is a healthy, low-carb alternative to traditional Nigerian swallows such as eba or pounded yam.

It’s an easy and quick recipe, ideal for people looking to enjoy traditional Nigerian meals with a healthier twist.

Health benefits of oats

The amazing aspect of this recipe is that, all the benefits that can be gotten from making oats into oatmeal can also be enjoyed with this recipe.

Here is a quick list of some of the benefits of oats swallow.

Improved digestive health.
Immune system support.
Weight management.
Blood sugar regulation.
Constipation reduction.

Ingredients for oats fufu

Plain oats
water

Without wasting time, how to use the ingredients listed above to make oats swallow.

Trust the process listed below to get a guaranteed perfect outcome.

First, make oat flour by grinding oats into smooth powder
Boil water in a pot
Turn the heat of the boiling water down to the lowest.
Get a wooden spatula in one hand
With the other hand, gradually pour the oat flour into the hot water while mixing immediately.
Continue adding more flour till the swallow thickens and forms a dough-like consistency.
Get a small bowl of water
Dip cooking spoon into the water , the use the spoon to scrape off the oats swallow on the wooden spatula and on the sides of the pot.
Gently lift the sides of the swallow, then add little water.
Cover the pot and allow the swallow steam for 2-4 minutes on medium heat.
After this, mix it very well with the wooden spatula to get a silky textured oat fufu.