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Cassava and Plantain Fufu

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PREP TIME
25 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
60 min
SERVINGS
10 servings
African World
Cassava and Plantain Fufu
Ingredients
  • 4 yucca (cassava) roots, peeled and sliced
  • 5 medium yellow plantains, with peels on
  • 1/2 cup butter, or more as needed
Instructions
1
Collect and acquire all necessary ingredients for this recipe.
2
Combine cassava and unpeeled plantains in a substantial container, taking care to include them entirely.
3
Fill the container with sufficient water to completely submerge both ingredients and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
4
Allow the contents to cook until cassava is tender, approximately 30 minutes; drain excess water.
5
Separate and discard the outer coverings from the plantains.
6
Mash cassava and plantains together using butter as a medium to facilitate blending.
7
Utilize an electric mixer to thoroughly blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency, adding additional butter as necessary.
8
Divide the dough into rounded portions.