Fufu (Ghanaian)
Smooth, elastic dough of pounded cassava and plantain, the classic soup companion in Ghanaian cuisine.
Why It Works
Alternating between cassava (for smoothness) and plantain (for flavor and elasticity) creates the ideal texture; the dough is swallowed without chewing, designed to carry soup.
Key Ingredients
Similar Recipes (Fufu Family)
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