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Fufu recipe
Deliciously smooth and stretchy, perfect with soup!
Ingredients
- 500 g cassava
- 300 g plantains
- 1000 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
How to make Fufu
- Peel 300 g of cassava and 300 g of plantains, then chop them into small cubes for even cooking.
- In a large pot, bring 1.5 liters of water to a boil, then add the chopped cassava and plantains to cook until soft.
- Carefully drain the water, using a colander, then mash the cassava and plantains together until smooth and combined.
- Transfer the mash back to the pot and knead over low heat for about 5-7 minutes until the mixture becomes stretchy and pliable.
- Serve the warm Fufu on a plate, pairing it with your favorite soup or sauce for dipping.
What is Fufu?
Fufu is a traditional dish from Togo. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 4 ingredients.
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