Description
Fufu is a traditional African dish known for its unique texture and versatility, complementing various soups and stews.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cassava
- 2 cups plantains
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Peel and chop the cassava and plantains into chunks.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- Add cassava and plantains to the boiling water and cook until soft.
- Drain and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Use a pestle or a heavy object to mash the ingredients until smooth and stretchy.
- Serve warm with your favorite soup or stew.
Notes
For the best texture, use fresh cassava and plantains. Storing in an airtight container will keep fufu for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg