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Foutou Banane

Cultural Context

Foutou Banane is a traditional dish from Côte d'Ivoire, made primarily from cassava and ripe bananas. It serves as a staple food, often enjoyed with various sauces or stews, reflecting the rich agricultural heritage of the region. This dish is a symbol of community and sharing, often prepared for family gatherings and celebrations. In modern times, it has gained popularity beyond Ivorian borders, with variations appearing in other West African cuisines.

IvorianCImain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups cassava
2 ripe plantains
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cassava

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potato adds nutrition and flavor while being more affordable.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats and is versatile.

1

Set up a traditional fire for cooking.

2

Add cassava to the pot first as it takes longer to cook.

3

After a few minutes, add plantain to the pot with cassava.

4

Pound the cooked cassava until smooth and free of lumps.

5

Pound the cooked plantain until smooth.

6

Mix the pounded cassava and plantain together until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingsautéing

Equipment Needed

potmashing toolpanserving dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-freepaleo

Also Known As

FoutouBanana Foutou

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