Easy Fufu Recipe
This easy fufu recipe is made with 3 ingredients and optional salt and pepper. Simply boil cassava and plantains first, and then blend them into a dough-like consistency. Finally, it’s shaped into small balls and served with soup, stew, or sauce. Ready in 25 minutes! So filling and delicious!
Servings: 8 balls
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Rinse the cassava and plantains with cold water. Peel the skin and cut them into chunks.
- In a saucepan 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. If they are tender and break easily, they are ready.
- 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. Mix until the fufu is thick and smooth.
- 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.
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Notes
- * The traditional fufu recipe uses green plantains, but I recommend using the slightly ripe ones. It will produce a more creamy texture and slight sweetness.
- Store the individually wrapped fufu in the refrigerator and they'll last for about 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 646IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg