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Amazing 20-Minute Fufu: The Easiest Recipe Ever

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Learn how to make authentic, soft, and smooth West African Fufu using simple steps. This staple dough, traditionally made from cassava or plantain, pairs perfectly with your favorite soups and stews like Egusi or Peanut Soup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Cassava flour (or finely pounded yam/plantain flour)
  • 2 cups Water
  • Pinch of Salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Measure the flour into a medium saucepan.
  2. Add the water and salt (if using) to the saucepan. Mix well with a wooden spoon until a smooth, thin slurry forms without lumps.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously as the mixture begins to thicken.
  4. Continue stirring vigorously. The mixture will transition from a liquid to a thick paste.
  5. Once the mixture becomes very thick and starts pulling away from the sides of the pan, reduce the heat to low.
  6. Stir and fold the dough for another 5 to 7 minutes. You must pound and fold it until it becomes smooth, uniform, and elastic.
  7. Remove from heat. Scoop the hot fufu onto a serving plate.
  8. Wet your hands slightly and shape the fufu into smooth balls.
  9. Serve immediately with a hot soup or stew.

Notes

  • For a lighter fufu, you can use a mix of cassava and plantain flour.
  • If the fufu feels too stiff, add a small amount of hot water while continuing to fold.
  • Use a sturdy wooden spoon or a stand mixer with a dough hook for the final mixing stage if pounding is difficult.

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