Easy Fufu Recipe
Fufu is the traditional starchy West African side dish made with plantains and cassava and has a similar consistency to mashed potatoes. It’s one of our favorite plantain recipes and very easy to make at home.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Servings: 8
Author: Izzy
- 1 pound cassava I used 1 cassava for this recipe
- 1 pound plantains It’s best to use the plantains that are not completely ripe. I used 2 plantains for this recipe
- water
- salt and pepper to taste
Rinse the cassava and plantains with cold water. Peel the skin and cut them into chunks.
In a large pot add water and bring it to boil.
Add cassava and plantain pieces, and boil them for about 15-20 minutes until they’re soft. Test by piercing with a fork after 15 minutes.
Transfer the pieces to a food processor or blender using a slotted spoon.
Pulse to blend, adding water GRADUALLY, until it reaches your desired consistency. It’s important to add small amount of water each time.
Transfer the mixture into a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place a piece of plastic wrap on the counter, and take about 2 spoons of the mixture to the middle of the wrap. Shape it into balls. Repeat with the rest of the dough. You’ll get about 8-10 fufu balls. Serve them with stew or soup.
- Store the individually wrapped fufu in the refrigerator and they’ll last for 4-5 days.