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FUFU - (Served with HKATENKWAN, Groundnut Stew)
Note:
Conventional West African FuFu is made by boiling such starchy foods as cassava, yam, plantain or rice, then pounding them into a glutinous mass, usually in a giant, wooden mortar and pestle. Ghana Fufu is made mainly with Plantain and a bit added Cassava. This adaptation for North Americans may trouble you if you try to stick to minimally processed foods. But it's worth trying at least once with west African groundnut stews. |
2 1/2 cups Bisquick 2 1/2 cups instant potato flakes.
Bring 6 cups of water to a rapid boil in a large, heavy pot. combine the two ingredients and add to the water.
Bring 6 cups of water to a rapid boil in a large, heavy pot. combine the two ingredients and add to the water.
Stir constantly for 10-15 minutes -- a process that needs two people for best results: one to hold the pot while the other stirs vigorously with a strong implement (such as a thick wooden spoon).
The mixture will become very thick and difficult to stir, but unless you are both vigilant and energetic, you'll get a lumpy mess. |
When the FuFu is ready (or you've stirred to the limits of your endurance!), dump about a cup of the mixture into a wet bowl and shake until it forms itself into a smooth ball. Serve on a large platter alongside a soup or stew.
Peanut Butter is usually used, to prepare the stew.
If you like an more real Ghana taste, visit on of your local African shops, and ask for FuFu! They are happy to help you out!
Peanut Butter is usually used, to prepare the stew.
If you like an more real Ghana taste, visit on of your local African shops, and ask for FuFu! They are happy to help you out!
You may buy "instant" FuFu, sold at most African shops around the World! Still, you will need to stir vigorously, as advised on the pack. 1 pack is well enough for 4 - 5 people. Please prepare your soup before the FuFu.
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Some Ghana Food Facts;
Palm Oil is edible vegetable oil obtained from the palm fruit of the Oil Palm Tree. Based on its health benefits due to its richness in Vitamins A & E and Carotenes, Palm Oil is increasingly becoming a first choice for many consumers, especially in the wake of the healthy eating trend in our world today. It is not hydrogenated and contains no trans fats!
Gari is made from fresh cassava. This is grated and the excess liquid then squeezed out. The grated cassava is then fried in a thin layer of palm oil or vegetable oil. It is a versatile food, with a high intuitive value. It can accompany fish, meat, beans and vegetables.
Palmnut Pulp Juice ready for use in the preparation of a traditional Palmnut Soup. (Canned product)
This foods represent some of the staple foods in Ghana.
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Important Health Tip: Any vegetable oil is to be consumed raw or extra virgin. Cold pressed and fresh, never refined. They should not be used for cooking at all. For cooking, you should use only coconut oil, palm oil or butter fat. Shea Butter is also very recommended! Ask in Ghana for exactly that!
Food produced in Ghana is grown usually with far less chemicals, than in Western Europe, USA, South America.
Food produced in Ghana is grown usually with far less chemicals, than in Western Europe, USA, South America.
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