Nigerian Cassava Fufu
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4 servings
200 cal/serving
Instructions
1
Step 1
Bring water to a boil in a large pot.
Water
2
Step 2
Stir in cassava flour, working out any lumps.
Cassava flourWater
3
Step 3
Add a small amount of water so it sits just above the cassava.
WaterCassava flour
4
Step 4
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring intermittently.
Cassava flourWater
5
Step 5
Cook and stir until the white paste dries out, thickens, and turns creamy (about 10 minutes or longer).
Cassava flourWater
6
Step 6
Sprinkle water as needed to prevent the fufu from becoming too thick.
Water
7
Step 7
Turn or fold the fufu to cook the other side and scrape pot edges or wooden turner if sticky.
Cassava flour
8
Step 8
Remove the fufu from the pot once it softens and becomes creamy.
Cassava flour
9
Step 9
Place the cooked fufu on a flat surface or tray and set aside for 5 minutes to cool.
Cassava flour
10
Step 10
Hand-mix the fufu and roll it into balls like dough.
Cassava flour
This recipe is adapted from Wikibooks. It is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.