Plantain Fufu with Peanut Sauce
Creamy mashed plantains pound into soft fufu, served with a quick-simmered peanut sauce spiked with tomatoes and spices. A West African weeknight staple that tastes like home.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 3
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Peel plantains and cut into 2-inch chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 12 minutes.
Step 2
While plantains cook, heat oil in a separate pot over medium. Add ginger and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3
Stir in peanut butter, crushed tomatoes, and broth. Add whole pepper if using. Simmer 8 minutes, stirring often.
Step 4
Drain plantains. In a large bowl or pot, mash with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Step 5
Season peanut sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Remove whole pepper before serving.
Step 6
Mound fufu on a plate and pour peanut sauce over the top. Serve hot with extra sauce on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (for boiling plantains)
- separate medium pot (for sauce)
- wooden spoon or sturdy masher
- cutting board and knife
- kitchen towel or paring knife (for peeling)
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