How to make Fresh Plantain Fufu

Plantain Fufu - A healthy fufu or "swallow" often enjoyed in some African countries like Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ghana. It's made from blended fresh unripe plantains or plantain flour, very quick and easy to make in just 20 minutes.

In this recipe, I will be showing you 2 easy ways to make Plantain Fufu and they will become your favorite.

Plantain Fufu

Many people, including those with diabetes, seek healthier alternatives to traditional fufu due to its high starch and carbohydrate content. Some popular options include oatmeal fufu, plantain fufu, and cauliflower fufu, among others.

Plantain fufu is just blended unripe plantains which have been cooked to perfection.

For breakfast, try the baked plantain frittata. For a hearty dinner, Cameroonian poulet DG is an excellent choice. Spice things up with the spicy gizdodo. And for dessert, don’t miss the sweet plantain puff-puff to end your meal on a sweet note.

Why Plantain Fufu?

Plantains are a good source of fiber, minerals, and vitamins. They are vegan and gluten-free, making them a versatile option for many diets. They are also easy and quick to prepare. Plantains can be served with various types of soups and are an affordable ingredient. Their high fiber content contributes to digestion and may support weight management.

Ingredients Needed

• Unripe plantains: This cannot be substituted with ripe plantains.
• Water

How to make Plantain Fufu

I will be showing you 2 Ways:

Microwave: I recommend this method when making small quantities of fufu.

• Peel plantains, cut them into small sizes, and blend with a little water till smooth.
• Transfer into a microwavable bowl, cover, and microwave for 5 minutes.

• Use a wooden spoon, and stir till it's uniform. Then wrap in a cling film or serve immediately.

In a pot:

• Peel and cut the plantain into chunks, and blend with water till smooth.
• Then transfer into a pot on medium heat, start stirring, and cook until it comes together like dough.
• Add water, cover, and cook till well done.
• Serve with your favourite soup or sauce. Please check the recipe card below.

NOTE: If using plantain flour, mix with cold water till no lumps. Now put on medium heat and cook till well done.

What can I Serve with Plantain Fufu?

• Spinach Stew (Efo riro)
• Eru or Afang soup
• Ogbono soup
• Pumpkin leaves soup
• Egusi soup
• Pepper soup

Store and Reheat:

Wrap leftovers in a cling film, and put it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Fufu should be cooled completely before storing.

Reheat in a microwave dish and stir in between till it's hot and soft. If very hard, add a little water. You can also put it inside a pot and reheat it with a little water, stirring until it is warm and soft.