Fufu (Gabonese Thick Porridge)

Fufu (or foofoo or foufou) is one of the the best foods in Gabon with recipe. It is a full side dish that is starchy, silky, dense, and stretchy. It is popular because it is delicious, simple, gratifying, and simple to make. Fufu is simple to make and delicious. It is not eaten on its own, but rather with a rich and savory soup or stew, such as egusi soup, okra soup, ewedu soup (Jute leaves), or light soup. It complements soups/stews and proteins well because it is easy to swallow and does not require chewing, making it a cuisine that people of all ages may enjoy together.

Cassava, often known as yuca, is used to make foofoo. It's a starchy root vegetable that's related to sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, and yams. It can be fried, baked, and served similarly to potatoes; but, when converted into fufu, it becomes incredibly smooth, doughy, and elastic. Though historically produced from cassava, the definition of fufu has evolved through time to encompass a wide range of digestible foods such as eba, green plantains, amala, cocoyam, corn, pounded yam, semolina, and many more.

Ingredients

• 1 Yuca root cassava, 1 plantain Green, ¼ cup water

Instructions

• Peel the cassava, slice the tuber half lengthwise, remove the inner wooden core, and dice the potatoes into small cubes.
• Peel the plantain and cut it into small cubes
• Add everything inside the blender and blend till a smooth batter is formed.
• Pour the batter into a pot, place it on the stovetop over medium heat and begin stirring until a thick, paste-like doughy fufu is formed.
• Add a splash of water, cover, and leave to cook for 5 minutes on low to medium heat. Feel free to cook a little longer if you feel the fufu is not yet cooked. Stir well.
• Divide the fufu into individual sizes and wrap each with plastic wrap.
• Serve with your desired soup or stew.
• Pour the batter inside a safe microwave bowl, cover with a microwave-safe lid. Place in the microwave for 5 minutes.
  stir well until smooth
• Add a splash of water and return inside the microwave to cook till fully done—about 5 to 8 minutes.
• Stir again, divide into individual sizes and wrap each with plastic wrap.
• Serve with your desired soup or stew.