Fufu

Description

This popular African dish is fun to say and fun to eat. Serve fufu in place of mashed potatoes for a sweet surprise.

• Fruits & Veggies Matter by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control—original source of recipe, U.S. government resource in the public domain
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 5 cups water
• 4 ripe plantains
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 4 green onions (scallions), chopped

Directions

1. Peel plantains and slice into 1-inch pieces.
2. Bring water to a boil. Add plantain pieces and cook on medium-high for 20 minutes until most water is absorbed.
3. Add butter and garlic to plantains. Mash with a potato masher.
4. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Variation

1. For a creamy texture, add ¼ cup of skim milk or soy milk to plantains when mashing.