Fofo - Fufu

1. 1

   Warm a medium saucepan with 200 mL (7 oz) of the boiling water.

2. 2

   In a small jug blend the potato flour with the 200 mL (7 oz) of lukewarm water (mixing some of the boiling water with part of the cold water; the water must not be hot or it will cook the starch to form a creamy mixture. Empty the water from the warmed saucepan.

3. 3

   Pour the potato flakes into the saucepan and add the remaining boiling water, enough to fully cover the potato flakes.

4. 4

   Do not stir yet. Using a wooden spoon , stir the potato flour mixture in the jug and quickly add this to the saucepan.

5. 5

   Speed is of the essence here, as is dexterity! Stir the 2 mixtures together vigorously, pulling the dough in from the centre against the inside of the saucepan with one hand and gripping the pan firmly with the other.

6. 6

   When the dough is firm and smooth, moisten a small bowl with small quantities of the cold water and scoop the dough into this bowl, either as one large ball or individual balls, and serve with soup.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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