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Easy 35 min~310 kcal 6/10
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Ghanaian Fufu
Cassava and plantain are boiled, mashed, and folded into a soft starchy West African dough for soups and stews.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 6~300 kcal🇬🇭 Ghanaian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 35 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 700 gr Cassava
- 3 adet Green plantains
- 2 lt Water
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the cassava and remove the tough central fiber.
- 2
Peel the plantains and cut them into large pieces.
- 3
Boil the cassava and plantain in water for 25 minutes, until tender.
25 min25:00 - 4
Drain them and reserve some of the cooking water.
- 5
Mash the hot pieces until smooth.
- 6
If needed, add a little cooking water and fold the mixture until elastic.
- 7
Shape the fufu into balls with wet hands.
- 8
Serve immediately with hot soup or stew.
💡 Tip: Mashing cassava and plantain while hot gives fufu its smooth, elastic texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with peanut soup, palm sauce, or meat stew.
Nutrition (per serving)
~300
kcal calories
4
g protein
72
g carbs
1
g fat
Protein 5%Carbs 92%Fat 3%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Ghanaian Fufu make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Ghanaian Fufu take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Ghanaian Fufu difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Ghanaian Fufu have?
Approximately 300 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 72g, fat: 1g.Is Ghanaian Fufu allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Ghanaian Fufu belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ghanaian cuisine.How many ingredients does Ghanaian Fufu need?
This recipe needs 4 ingredients.
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