Ghanaian Fufu with Light Soup
Silky pounded plantains and cassava meet a vibrant tomato-based soup with beef and shrimp. A beloved West African comfort meal that feeds a crowd.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 2 lb green plantains, peeled and chopped
- 1 lb cassava root, peeled and chopped
- ¾ lb beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 can can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups fish or vegetable stock
- 3 tbsp olive oil, salt, and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Boil plantains and cassava in salted water until fork-tender, 20-25 minutes.
- 2
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add beef and brown on all sides, 6-8 minutes.
- 3
Add onion and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Pour in stock and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer 15 minutes.
- 5
Add shrimp and cook until pink throughout, 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- 7
Drain plantains and cassava. Mash smooth with a fork or potato masher until creamy.
- 8
Divide fufu onto plates and ladle hot soup alongside. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- 12-inch skillet or saucepan
- potato masher or fork
- wooden spoon
- ladle
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