Mama’s Choice Fufu Mix (Plantain) – 624g

Fufu flour is a type of flour made from starchy ingredients, typically cassava (also known as yuca) or plantains. It is commonly used in African cuisine, particularly in West and Central Africa, where fufu is a staple food.

To make fufu flour, the starchy ingredient is first harvested and peeled. For cassava fufu flour, the cassava roots are grated or pounded, and the resulting pulp is fermented to remove the toxins naturally present in raw cassava. The pulp is then dried and ground into a fine powder to create fufu flour. Similarly, for plantain fufu flour, ripe plantains are typically boiled or steamed, mashed, and dried before being ground into flour.

Fufu flour is used to prepare fufu, a dough-like food that is a staple accompaniment to soups, stews, and sauces in many African countries. Fufu is typically made by mixing the fufu flour with water and cooking the mixture until it forms a smooth, thick, and elastic dough. The dough is then shaped into small balls or rolled into a mound, which is traditionally served alongside various savory dishes.

Fufu flour is valued for its ability to create a smooth, stretchy, and filling dough, which is enjoyed as a main source of carbohydrates in many African diets. It is a versatile ingredient that can be used to make fufu with different flavours and textures, depending on the chosen starchy ingredient.