Fufu
Fufu is a staple starchy side dish made by boiling and pounding starchy vegetables like cassava, yams, or plantains until smooth and elastic. It holds a central place in West African dining and has spread throughout the diaspora, symbolizing communal eating and cultural identity.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups
- 3 cups
- 1 medium
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West African Diaspora
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Fufu originated from West Africa, where indigenous peoples developed it as a way to make tubers and roots into a versatile, filling accompaniment to soups and stews.
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