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Nigerian · Igbo

Fufu

Also called akpu, foofoo, cassava fufu

Fermented cassava pounded into a soft, stretchy swallow with a distinctive tang. Torn, dipped and swallowed, never chewed.

Heat
Not spicy
Kind of dish
Swallow

What’s in it

  • Fermented cassava
  • Water

The usual main ingredients. Each kitchen cooks it its own way and says what its version contains.

Usually

  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Halal-friendly

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