Easy Fufu Recipe

Name: Easy Fufu Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 balls
Ingredients: 1 pound cassava; 1 pound plantains*; water; salt and pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
8 balls
Calories
160 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
African, Caribbean

Easy Fufu Recipe

Silas Stewart

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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!

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Ingredients

Servings

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

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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 Information

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Calories 160kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 437mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 646IU (13%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	160kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	40g	13%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	10mg	0%
Potassium	437mg	9%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	646IU	13%
Vitamin C	22mg	24%
Calcium	11mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%