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Fufu recipe
Enjoy the smooth and hearty taste of Gabon's fufu!
Ingredients
- 800 g cassava
- 400 g plantains
- 1000 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
How to make Fufu
- Peel 400 g of cassava and 500 g of plantains, then chop them into evenly sized chunks for cooking.
- In a large pot, boil 2 liters of water over high heat, then add the cassava and plantains. Boil for about 20 minutes until soft.
- Check if the cassava and plantains are soft by piercing them with a fork; they should be tender and break apart easily.
- Drain the water from the boiled cassava and plantains using a colander, ensuring all excess water is removed.
- Mash the drained cassava and plantains together in the pot until smooth and creamy, with no lumps remaining in the mixture.
- Add 1 teaspoon of salt into the mashed mixture and knead it with your hands until stretchy and well combined.
- Shape the fufu into round balls, using your hands to form them evenly.
- Serve the fufu warm, either as is or with your favorite soup or sauce.
What is Fufu?
Fufu is a traditional dish from Gabon, 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 8 steps, the longest being 20 minutes.
Any tips for making Fufu?
Knead well for a smooth, stretchy texture.
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