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Fufu/Foufou

Prep time 5 minutes
Cook time 15 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Servings 4
In Cameroon, when people talk about fufu/foufou, they often mean a kneadable dumpling made from cassava. However, the term couscous used instead of fufu/fufu in Cameroon. Therefore, it's often called couscous de cassava or simply fuf/foufou.

Equipment

  • fine sieve
  • whisk
  • wooden stick

Ingredients

  • 250 g fufu flour
  • approx. 500 ml water

Instructions 

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan
  • Meanwhile, sift the fufu flour through a fine sieve
  • Once the water boils, remove about half and set aside, then turn the stove down to medium heat
  • Gradually mix the flour and water in a saucepan using a whisk, ensuring no lumps form
  • Once everything is well mixed, remove the whisk and continue kneading with the wooden stick until a smooth consistency is achieved
  • Gradually pour in the hot water and continue kneading until the desired consistency is achieved
  • Then portion the cooked fufu with a saucer and form small round dumplings with a small bowl
  • Serve with a sauce of your choice

Notes

I prefer to serve my fufu with okra sauce.
Bon appetite!
Fadi♥
Course: Side dish
Cuisine: African, Cameroonian, West African
Keyword: African, African cuisine, African food, Cameroonian cuisine, West African cuisine