Cassava Fufu | African Fufu | Fufu with Gravy

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats while maintaining flavor.

protein (meat or fish)

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: beans

Tofu offers a plant-based alternative, while beans are cost-effective.

Peel and chop cassava into chunks.

Boil cassava in water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the cassava and let it cool slightly.

Mash the cassava until smooth and stretchy, using a pestle or a mixer.

In a separate pot, heat palm oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, and scotch bonnet pepper; cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes.

Add seasoning cubes, salt, and protein; simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Incorporate vegetables like spinach or kale and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Serve the fufu in a bowl with the gravy poured over it.

Cooking Techniques

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