Swallow
Togolese Fufu

Togolese Fufu

Togo

50Minutes
MediumLevel
4Serves
9Steps
About

A smooth, springy pounded swallow of yam and cassava eaten across Togo, the traditional match for palm-nut sauce and gboma dessi.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Mortar and pestle (or sturdy bowl)
  • Knife
  • Bowl of water
Ingredients
White yam500 g
Cassava300 g
Waterfor boiling
Saltpinch (optional)

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