Fufu Corn

Fufu Corn

Fufu Corn (FOO-foo corn)

Corn Fufu

Prep Time 30 min
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 282 kcal

A smooth, stretchy dough made from fermented corn flour, with a tangy flavour and silky texture that perfectly complements rich Cameroonian soups.

Nutrition & Info

280 kcal per serving
Protein 4.0g
Carbs 62.0g
Fat 2.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

pot wooden stirring stick

Presentation Guide

Vessel: moulded on plate

Accompaniments: achu soup, okra soup, vegetable soup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dissolve corn flour in 2 cups cold water, stirring to remove lumps.

  2. 2

    Boil remaining 2 cups water in a pot.

  3. 3

    Pour the corn flour mixture into the boiling water, stirring vigorously.

  4. 4

    Continue stirring with a wooden stick over medium heat until the dough is smooth, thick, and pulls away from the pot, about 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Cover and steam for 3 minutes on very low heat.

  6. 6

    Wet a bowl, scoop the fufu into it, and shape into a smooth mound. Serve with soup.

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Did You Know?

The fermentation of the corn flour gives fufu corn its distinctive slightly sour taste, which Cameroonians consider essential for cutting through rich, oily soups.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • pot
  • wooden stirring stick

Accompaniments

achu soup, okra soup, vegetable soup

The Story Behind Fufu Corn

Fufu corn is a staple of the Northwest and West regions of Cameroon. The fermentation process has been used for centuries to enhance both the nutritional value and the distinctive tangy flavour that defines this regional staple.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed accompaniment to soups and stews 📜 Origins: Traditional Northwest Cameroon

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