Behold the Dreamers

Behold the Dreamers

by

Imbolo Mbue

A Hausa word that means “grain.” It is processed from cassava. It is a staple in the okra soup that Neni prepares for Vince’s farewell dinner.
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Garri Term Timeline in Behold the Dreamers

The timeline below shows where the term Garri appears in Behold the Dreamers. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 25
Family and Belonging Theme Icon
...the apartment, shopping for groceries, and preparing the five-course dinner: egusi stew with smoked turkey, garri and okra soup, fried ripe plantains and beans, jollof rice with chicken gizzard, and ekwang,... (full context)