Plantain Fufu with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb green plantains (or yellow if green unavailable)
• ¾ cup natural peanut butter (or roasted unsalted peanuts)
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 whole scotch bonnet or habanero pepper (optional, whole)
• 1 tbsp ginger, freshly grated

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel plantains and cut into 2-inch chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 12 minutes.

2. 2

   While plantains cook, heat oil in a separate pot over medium. Add ginger and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Stir in peanut butter, crushed tomatoes, and broth. Add whole pepper if using. Simmer 8 minutes, stirring often.

4. 4

   Drain plantains. In a large bowl or pot, mash with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Season peanut sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Remove whole pepper before serving.

6. 6

   Mound fufu on a plate and pour peanut sauce over the top. Serve hot with extra sauce on the side.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot (for boiling plantains)
• separate medium pot (for sauce)
• wooden spoon or sturdy masher
• cutting board and knife
• kitchen towel or paring knife (for peeling)

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