Side Pannel
Yam Foofoo
Ingredients List
- 2 lb Yams
- 1/4 ts Black pepper
- 1/4 ts Salt
- 1 ts Butter
Directions
Note: Foofoo is a ubiquitous and much-beloved staple through most of West
Africa, whether topped with a fiery Palava sauce (or Shoko) or served as
the bland accompaniment to a main dish. Foofoo is traditionally made with
cassava (aka yucca and/or manioc), but it can be prepared as well with
everything from rice, yams, and plantains to instant mashed potatoes! It is
also somewhat harder to make than it would seem. Ellen Wilson quotes a
traditional proverb that goes, "If a woman were like foofoo, a man could
get to know her before he married her." What this has to do with foofoo
(or women) is anyone's guess. In any case, this version of yam foofoo
traditionally made by pounding and beating the yams in a mortar with a
wooden spoon has been adapted for a food processor.
1. Place the yams in cold, unsalted water, bring to a full boil, and cook
25 minutes, or until soft.
2. Remove the yams, cook, and peel. Mash with the other ingredients.
3. Place in a food processor, and run briefly to remove lumps. DO NOT
PUREE! (If a processor is not available, go directly to step 4.)
4. Remove foofoo to a bowl, and beat with a wooden spoon or wire whisk
until smooth. The foofoo should have a sticky, slightly resilient
consistency.
5. Shape the foofoo into balls with your hands, and serve warm.
Africa, whether topped with a fiery Palava sauce (or Shoko) or served as
the bland accompaniment to a main dish. Foofoo is traditionally made with
cassava (aka yucca and/or manioc), but it can be prepared as well with
everything from rice, yams, and plantains to instant mashed potatoes! It is
also somewhat harder to make than it would seem. Ellen Wilson quotes a
traditional proverb that goes, "If a woman were like foofoo, a man could
get to know her before he married her." What this has to do with foofoo
(or women) is anyone's guess. In any case, this version of yam foofoo
traditionally made by pounding and beating the yams in a mortar with a
wooden spoon has been adapted for a food processor.
1. Place the yams in cold, unsalted water, bring to a full boil, and cook
25 minutes, or until soft.
2. Remove the yams, cook, and peel. Mash with the other ingredients.
3. Place in a food processor, and run briefly to remove lumps. DO NOT
PUREE! (If a processor is not available, go directly to step 4.)
4. Remove foofoo to a bowl, and beat with a wooden spoon or wire whisk
until smooth. The foofoo should have a sticky, slightly resilient
consistency.
5. Shape the foofoo into balls with your hands, and serve warm.
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