Authentic African Fufu Recipe

Step 1

Begin by peeling the cassava. Once done, cut the tuber in half, lengthwise.

Step 2

Get rid of the wooden core present inside and cut the cassava into small cubes.

Step 3

Next, take the plantain and peel it. Cut it into small cubes.

Step 4

It’s time to take a blender and throw the diced cassava and plantain cubes in it. Allow the ingredients to blend until you obtain a smooth batter.

Step 5

Now, take a pot and transfer the prepared batter into it.

Step 6

Next, place the pot on the stovetop and allow the batter to cook over a medium flame. It’s important to keep stirring until you obtain a thick, doughy fufu.

Step 7

Pour a little bit of water in the pot and let the mixture cook on a low to medium flame. Make sure you cover the pot. This should take you about 5 minutes.

Step 8

You can let the mixture cook a little longer if the fufu seems uncooked after 5 minutes. However, remember to stir well.

Step 9

Once done, separate the fufu into different sizes and cover each piece with plastic wrap, and you are done.

Step 10

Serve with a soup or stew of your preference.

Step 11

For the microwave method, begin by taking a microwave-safe bowl and adding the batter into it. Place a microwave-safe lid on top.

Step 12

Keep the bowl in the microwave for about 5 minutes.

Step 13

Make sure you stir properly until a smooth paste is obtained.

Step 14

Add a little bit of water and place the bowl inside the microwave again to allow it to cook completely. This should take you about 5 to 8 minutes.

Step 15

After 8 minutes, mix the dough again and separate it into different sizes. Cover each piece with plastic wrap, and there you have it. Your fufu is ready to be consumed.