Homemade Fufu & Okro Stew

Many of you have asked me to make this dish over the years, and so I’m thrilled to finally share this African classic with you. Fufu is a starchy delight that pairs perfectly with soups and stews, and today, I’ll be whipping it up from scratch alongside a mouthwatering goat and okro stew.

Fufu, for those new to it, is a labor of love made from cassava and green plantains. Think of it as a rhythmical dance of pounding and mashing—traditionally done with a mortar and pestle by two people working in harmony. It’s quite a sight! But don’t worry if you don’t have the traditional tools; I’ll show you how to make it at home using a blender and a microwave.

And for the stew? I’ve got a recipe inspired by Obaapa’s Kitchen that will make your taste buds sing out! The stew is loaded with tender goat meat and okra, which adds a wonderful, slimy texture.

So here we go, first fufu from scratch!

Fufu From Scratch

Made from fresh cassava and green plaintain, fufu is an African staple that is the perfect accompaniment to a soup or a hearty stew.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine African

Servings 6

Calories 145 kcal

Equipment

• microwave
• blender

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Ingredients

 

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• 1 medium cassava
• 1 green plantain
• 2 C. water

Instructions

 

Prepare the fufu

• Peel and Chop: Peel 2 cups of cassava and 2 cups of green plantains. Chop them into smaller pieces to help your blender out.
• Blend: Add the chopped cassava and plantains to a blender with about 2 cups of water. Blend in batches until you have a very smooth puree.
• Microwave: Transfer the puree to a microwave-safe dish, cover it with a plate, and microwave on high for 7 minutes. Stir and check the consistency. If needed, microwave for an additional minute until the mixture is translucent and sticky.
• Cool and Knead: Allow the fufu to cool slightly, then knead it with wet hands until smooth and elastic.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 333mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 345IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg

Keyword African food, cassava,, fufu, plantain

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Okro and Goat Meat Stew

A hearty stew to accompany your homemade fufu.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Servings 6

Calories 184 kcal

Equipment

• food processor

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Ingredients

 

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Goat meat

• 1 lb. goat meat
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 C. water
• 1 tsp. Kosher salt 
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. ginger powder
• 1 Knorr chicken bouillon cube

Sauce

• 1/3 C. palm oil
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 red onion
• 2 Scotch bonnet peppers
• 1/4 C. crayfish powder
• 1 Knorr chicken bouillon cube
• 1 tsp. Kosher salt 
• 1 C. water

Okra

• 1/2 lb. okra
• 2 C. water

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 1317mgPotassium: 199mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 329IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 1mg

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