How Nigerians Make Semo – The Online Cook

Semo is a Nigerian food made with semovita or semolina. It is also called a Nigerians swallow because, typically, it is enjoyed with all types of Nigerian soups that you can think of.

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Regarding how to make semovita swallow, there are two (2) different methods to this.

The great thing about these two methods is that apart from the semovita you need to purchase, the other ingredients can be easily gotten from your kitchen.

But in this post, I will be sharing just one method. Don’t worry, I will share the second method very soon.

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Ingredients

semovita
water

Preparation time : 20 minutes

semo for Nigerian Semovita — Semovita used to make Semo

How to make semovita

Add 5-6 tablespoons of semovita into a small bowl
Mix with water till you get a smooth paste with a watery consistency
Cover and set aside
Set your cooker to high heat
Place your pot on the cooker
Fill the pot with 3-4 cups of water – adjust the water quantity according to the serving size of the semovita you want to make
Cover the pot and allow the water boil
Reduce the cooking heat to medium heat when the water starts boiling
Create a base for the semovita by first pouring the semovita paste into the hot water while mixing immediately
Continue mixing even after you have poured all the paste into the hot water
Mix until the watery paste looks cooked – you may have to watch the video recipe to see what this looks like
Add the semovita powder in small quantity while mixing at the same time
Continue to add more semovita and mix till it becomes thick
To get well cooked semovita do the steps listed below
Add little water to the thick semovita
Ensure the water gets to the bottom of the pot
Cover the pot and cook for 3-5 minutes on medium heat
After cooking, Mix very well
Fluffy semovita is ready to be enjoyed with your favourite Nigerian soup .

Now that Semovita is ready, here is how to make it presentable.

How to wrap semovita

You would agree with me that when it comes to food, presentation is very important.

For semovita, the way you wrap it neatly will show your guest how attentive you are to presenting your food in a nice way.

Here is a cheap and simple way to wrap your semovita nicely.

For this you can choose to use moi moi leaves, banana leaves. cling film or transparent plastic bag locally called santana.

To use the ‘santana’ bag, neatly tear on side of the bag all the way down to th ebottom
Place the bag on a small bowl
Pour little water and few tablespoons vegetable oil into another bowl
DIp the spoon you intend to use to scoop the semo into the bowl with water and oil
This will help the swallow slide of the spoon easily
Scoop the semovita from the pot into the plastic bag spread on the bowl
Wrap gently to make presentable.