African fufu

Fufu is a staple food in many countries in West Africa, Central Africa, and Caribbean. Traditionally it can be made with starchy food like cassava, yams or plantains. This easy fufu recipe boils cassava and plantains first, and then blend them into a dough-like consistency. Finally, it’s shaped into small balls and served with soup, stew, or sauce. So satisfying and delicious!

What is fufu (foufou)? Learn about how to make fufu and enjoy this healthy African fufu recipe!

Fufu is a West African staple made from cassava root and green plantains for a smooth, dense, soul-satisfying, and mild-flavored side dish.

Fannie’s West African Cuisine- Liberian Fufu and Palm Butter

Curious about Nigerian soups? Learn more about the best West African soups you need to try, and enjoy them with your African fufu dishes!

Fufu - A filling side dish, simple and satisfying and easy to prep. The perfect accompaniment to soups/stews and protein.

Marina shares an awesome recipe for Fufu & Nigerian Chicken Stew just in time for Emancipation celebrations in Trinidad & Tobago. Fufu is a West African dish and is related to coocoo, a common dish in Trinidad & Tobago. The Nigerian chicken stew takes on a different approach to building flavors to our local stew chicken. However, the results are just as amazing!

From protein-rich soups and stews to desserts and snacks, these Nigerian lunch ideas will take your taste buds on a thrilling roller coaster ride.

This is West African Chicken, Spinach, Tomato and Peanut Stew with Cassava. There is not much one can say about Plasas – essentially, it is a simple chicken stew. On the other hand, it is without a doubt one of the most delicious chicken dishes anywhere.