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Overview

Name - What is the name of Foo-foo?

Foo-foo

Description - How would you describe Foo-foo?

A heavily glutenous side dish that pairs well with anything similar to a stew, sauce or other items that would go well with rice or noodles.

Type of food - What kind of food is Foo-foo?

mas

Other names - What other names is Foo-foo also known by?

Fhu-Fhu, Fufu, Yam Mash

Recipe

Ingredients - What ingredients are in Foo-foo?

Cassava and water

Preparation - How do you prepare Foo-foo?

Peel (completely) and chop the cassava
Grate pieces into a container to ferment
Change the water after 3 days and for the next 2 days replace daily
Once the water is clear, remove and sieve using a pap sieve, tie tightly to remove all water
Spread out into a flat tray and dry in the oven to make the flour

Cooking method - How do you cook Foo-foo?

Add Foo-Foo flour to a pot and add water to thicken to a paste and begin heating
Stir until preferred consistency is achieved, adding more foofoo flour and water as necessary.
Transfer to a mortar and pestle and pound until you have a smooth pliable dough

To reheat, cut into bite sized pieces and bake in the oven uncovered until it is heated through

Spices - What spices are common in Foo-foo?

None

Yield - How much Foo-foo is usually made at a time?

Depends on the size of the family

Color - What colors does Foo-foo come in?

White

Size - How big is Foo-foo?

Bite-sized or hand-sized

Smell - What does Foo-foo smell like when cooking?

A bit fermented

Variations - What are the most common variants of Foo-foo?

Mixed with plantains

Sales

Cost - How much does Foo-foo cost?

Little, especially if the cassava is home grown

Sold by - Who sells Foo-foo?

Mostly restaurants or made in batches by the temple, for free

Rarity - How rare is it to see Foo-foo?

Common

Shelf life - How long does it take for Foo-foo to go bad?

Long

Eating

Meal - Which meal of the day is Foo-foo usually served at?

Lunch, Dinner

Serving - How is Foo-foo served?

On the side or in the soup, curry, etc

Utensils needed - What utensils are needed to eat Foo-foo?

Fingers

Texture - What is the texture of Foo-foo?

Stiff mashed potatoes

Scent - What does Foo-foo smell like when served?

Bland mashed potatoes

Flavor - What are Foo-foo's flavors?

Bland mashed potatoes

Effects

Nutrition - How nutritious is Foo-foo? What nutrients does it have?

It is dense, carb-heavy, but filling

Conditions - What conditons can Foo-foo cause?

Full, Stuffed, Sleepy

Side effects - What are the common side effects of eating Foo-foo?

When not chewed, stuffed for a time

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