Saturday, July 18, 2009

A Fufu First

Fufu is a staple of the west African diet. The starchy, dough-like ball is made by pounding cassava root or yams, and is then lightly fried. It's frequently served with soup or stew, or sometimes on the side, and always eaten with your fingers (like most food in Ghana). This writer captures the experience of an American dining in Ghana for the first time.

Here's how fufu is made:

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