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Fufu

Fufu is pounded from combinations such as cassava with plantain or yam and eaten with soup. It belongs in the national set, with a particularly strong relationship to Kumasi and Asante food culture.

How it is made

Preparation varies by cook and region; this description provides cultural context rather than a fixed recipe.

How you may encounter it

Particularly connected with Kumasi and Asante food culture.

Why it matters

Fufu is pounded from combinations such as cassava with plantain or yam and eaten with soup. It belongs in the national set, with a particularly strong relationship to Kumasi and Asante food culture.

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Places connected with Fufu

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