Fufu recipe

Enjoy the smooth, stretchy delight of fufu!

30 minmedium4 ingredients

Ingredients

• 500 g cassava
• 300 g plantains
• 1000 ml water
• 1 tsp salt

How to make Fufu

1. Peel 1 cassava and 2 plantains, then chop them into 2-inch chunks.
2. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil.
3. Add the chopped cassava and plantains to the boiling water; cook for 25-30 minutes until tender.
4. Drain the water from the pot once cooked, then mash the cassava and plantains together until smooth and stretchy, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Shape the mashed mixture into palm-sized balls and serve immediately while warm.
6. Fufu pairs wonderfully with your choice of soups or stews.

What is Fufu?

Fufu is a traditional dish from Congo. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 4 ingredients.

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