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Fufu recipe
Delight in this smooth, starchy staple of Benin!
Ingredients
- 500 g cassava
- 300 g plantains
- 1000 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
How to make Fufu
- Peel and chop 300 g of cassava and 300 g of plantains into small chunks.
- Boil 1 liter of salted water in a large pot and add the cassava and plantains.
- Cook until the cassava and plantains are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain the boiled mixture and mash it together until completely smooth with no lumps.
- Knead the mixture in the pot for 5 minutes until it is stretchy and smooth.
- Shape the fufu into balls or serve it in a bowl.
- Serve warm with your favorite soup or sauce.
What is Fufu?
Fufu is a traditional dish from Benin, boiled, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around cassava and plantains. The recipe below uses 4 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Fufu take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 17 dishes built on cassava. The method runs to 7 steps, the longest being 20 minutes.
Any tips for making Fufu?
Mash and knead thoroughly for a perfect stretchy texture.
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