Fufu

Fufu is made with cassava roots and plantains that are boiled, mashed until smooth, and rounded into balls. Delicious served in African peanut soup.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 452 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 yucca (cassava) roots, peeled and sliced
• 5 medium yellow plantains, with peels on
• 0.5 cup butter, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

Place cassava and unpeeled plantains into a large pot. Fill with enough water to cover and bring to a boil.

Step 3

Cook until cassava is soft, about 30 minutes; drain.

Step 4

Remove and discard plantain peels from plantains.

Step 5

Mash cassava and plantains with butter.

Step 6

Portion the dough into balls.

Step 7

Beat with an electric mixer until smooth, adding more butter if needed.