Easy Fufu Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    8 balls

  • Calories

    160 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    African, Caribbean

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!

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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 to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the cassava and plantains with cold water. Peel the skin and cut them into chunks.
  2. In a saucepan add water and bring it to boil.
  3. 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.
  4. Transfer the pieces to a food processor or blender using a slotted spoon.
  5. Pulse to blend, adding water GRADUALLY, until it reaches your desired consistency. It’s important to add small amount of water each time.
  6. Transfer the mixture into a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until the fufu is thick and smooth.
  7. 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.

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 (9%) 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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