Foo-foo

Description
Foo-Foo is pounded cassava or yam. It can be made from any mashed starchy vegetable and used as an accompaniment for a meat or fish entree.

Ingredients

 * 3 lbs potatoes (Use either sweet potatoes, white potatoes, or yams, or a combination of any of them)
 * salted water
 * butter

Directions

 * 1) Cook 3 lbs potatoes in boiling salted water.
 * 2) Remove the skins and mash.
 * 3) Season to taste. butter may be added but do not add liquid.

Note
A quick Foo-Foo can be made with instant mashed potatoes. Cut down on the amount of liquid required in the directions to give a heavy consistency.