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Ingredients
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Fufu Ingredients
Method
Fufu Preparation
- 1
Preparing Cassava
Peel the cassava and cut it into smaller pieces. Rinse thoroughly under cold water.
- 2
Fermentation
Soak the cassava pieces in water for 2-3 days, changing the water daily. This process will allow the cassava to ferment.
- 3
Pounding Cassava
After fermentation, drain the cassava. Boil the cassava pieces in 4 cups of water until soft, about 20-30 minutes. Drain again and let cool slightly.
- 4
Making Fufu
Place the cooked cassava in a mortar and pound it until smooth and stretchy. If you don’t have a mortar, you can use a food processor or stand mixer. Add a pinch of salt to taste while pounding.
- 5
Serving
Once the fufu is smooth, form it into a ball and serve warm as a side dish with your favorite soup or stew.
