Description
A smooth, stretchy, and fluffy staple in West African cuisine, perfect for pairing with soups and stews.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cassava, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups yams, peeled and chopped
- Water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Begin by peeling and chopping the cassava and yams into roughly equal chunks.
- Place the chopped cassava and yams into a large pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt and boil over medium-high heat before reducing to a simmer. Cook until fork-tender.
- Carefully drain the water using a colander and let the yams and cassava cool slightly.
- Transfer into a large bowl or mortar and pestle, mashing until smooth. Add warm water if needed for desired consistency.
- Serve warm, shaped into balls or scoops, with your favorite African soup or stew.
Notes
Use fresh cassava and yams for the best flavor; adjust the water for desired fufu consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: West African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg