Plantain Fufu
Plantain Fufu — also known as Amala Ogede (plantain Amala) among the Yoruba — is an innovative Nigerian swallow made from the flour of dried, unripe green plantain. It has a slightly darker colour than regular wheat Semo, a mild, faintly sweet plantain undertone and a smooth, firm texture that sits between Semo and Amala in terms of feel.
- 15 mintotal time
- 4 to 6serves
- Easydifficulty
Ingredients
- 3 big cups of unripe plantain flour (dried green plantain flour)
- 4 to 5 glasses of water
- Extra boiling water as needed
Method
- 01
Boiling the Water. Bring 4 glasses of water to a vigorous rolling boil in a medium pot.
- 02
Adding the Plantain Flour. Reduce heat to medium. Add the plantain flour gradually while stirring continuously. The swallow will thicken quickly — stir vigorously and fast to prevent lumps.
- 03
Turning. Once all the flour is incorporated, stir and press vigorously for 8 to 10 minutes until a smooth, cohesive, slightly greenish-brown swallow forms.
- 04
Steaming. Cover tightly and steam on lowest heat for 4 minutes.
- 05
Serving. With wet hands, mould into smooth balls. Serve immediately alongside any Nigerian soup.
Pounded Yam
Eba
Amala
Semo
Fufu
Starch