A smooth, stretchy mound of pounded fermented cassava served with rich soups, the quintessential Liberian starchy accompaniment.
Nutrition & Info
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: deep bowl
Accompaniments: palm butter soup, pepper soup, cassava leaf soup
Instructions
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1
Grate cassava and soak in water for 2-3 days to ferment.
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2
Squeeze out excess liquid and press into a ball.
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3
Cook in boiling water, stirring vigorously until thick and smooth.
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4
Pound with a pestle or stir energetically until stretchy.
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5
Shape into smooth balls and serve with soup.
Did You Know?
The rhythmic pounding of fufu in a mortar is one of the most recognisable sounds in Liberian villages.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- mortar and pestle
- large pot
- mixing bowl
Accompaniments
The Story Behind Liberian Fufu
Fufu is the ancestral staple of Liberian cuisine, rooted in the cassava cultivation traditions of the indigenous peoples. Fermentation was both a preservation method and flavour enhancer. It remains the most consumed starch across all Liberian ethnic groups.
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