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fufu

🇬🇭 A dish from Ghana

fufu, a dish from Ghana
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Fufu is a pounded meal found in West African cuisine. It is a Twi word that originates from the Akans in Ghana.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientscassava, plantain, yam
🔥Cooking methodboiled and pounded into a dough
👅Flavour & stylemild, starchy, neutral
🕒When it’s eatenstaple eaten with soups and stews

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Frequently asked questions

Where does fufu come from?
fufu is a dish that originated in Ghana.
What is fufu?
Fufu is a pounded meal found in West African cuisine. It is a Twi word that originates from the Akans in Ghana.