Garri Cookies

Whisk garri, sugar and baking powder in a large bowl. Add butter and blend with your hands or a pastry blender until you achieve a crumb-like consistency. (Alternatively, use a food processor to cut in the butter.) Add water, a little at a time, until the mixture forms a dough with very few crumbs (you may not need the full 3/4 cup). Place the dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper and roll out to a 1/4-inch thickness. Cut the dough into 1 1/2-by-1/2-inch strips.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F. In batches, fry 15 to 20 cookies at a time, flipping halfway and adjusting the heat as necessary, until light golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Let cool before serving.