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White text "Fufu & Okro Stew" overlayed on white plate of stew with a ball of pounded yam.

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
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine African
Servings 6
Calories 145 kcal

Equipment

  • microwave
  • blender

Ingredients
 
 

  • 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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