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Plantain Flour or Fufu Recipe

West African · Main course · 15 min total

A simple, gluten-free fufu made from green plantain flour, perfect for pairing with soups and stews in West African cuisine.

Ingredients

• 2 cups green plantain flour
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Instructions

1. In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water and salt to a boil.
2. In a separate bowl, mix plantain flour with the remaining 1 cup of cold water to form a smooth paste.
3. Slowly pour the paste into the boiling water, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon.
4. Reduce heat to low and continue stirring vigorously as the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Once the dough pulls away from the sides of the pot and is smooth, remove from heat.
6. Shape the fufu into a ball or serve in a bowl. Enjoy warm with your favorite soup or stew.

Tips

• Use green plantain flour for authentic texture; ripe plantain flour will be sweeter and less firm.
• Stir constantly to prevent lumps.
• Leftover fufu can be reheated by adding a little water and stirring over low heat.

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