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Fufu

Guinean fufu: the staple eaten with sauces and stews.

Prep9 min
Cook10 min
Total19 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving535 kcal
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GuineaMain courseVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Cassava1 kg
  • Green plantains2
  • Water1.5 L
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Butter or oil1 tbsp

Method

  1. CookBoil cassava and plantain; pound until smooth and elastic; shape balls.
  2. ServeServe with a groundnut, leaf or okra sauce.

Nutrition per serving

Calories535 kcal
Protein4.7 g
Carbohydrates123.8 g
Fat4.0 g
Fibre6.6 g
Sugar17.8 g
Sodium657 mg
Saturated fat2.1 g
Serving sizeabout 720 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk.

Quick answers

How long does Fufu take to make?

About 19 min in total: 9 min of preparation and 10 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Fufu?

About 535 kcal per serving, with 5 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 720 g each.

Which allergens does Fufu contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Fufu from?

Fufu is a main course from Guinea. Guinean fufu: the staple eaten with sauces and stews.

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