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Nutritional Values
460kcal
5gProtein
70gCarbs
22gFat
4gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Fuflui
How to order / say it
Say it
Fuflui — [foo-floo-ee]
Order
I'd like some Fuflui, please.
Locally
Je voudrais des Fuflui, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally
Fried balls of sweet potato.
Why try it?
Fuflui showcases the vibrant street food culture in Porto-Novo, offering a delightful blend of sweet and savory that captivates many visitors.
How it tastes
These fritters have a crispy exterior with a soft, sweet, and subtly spiced interior, offering a comforting and indulgent snack.
Origin & History — first documented: 1925
Traced back to early 20th century, street vendors popularized Fuflui by using abundant local sweet potatoes, creating a beloved city classic.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 400 g sweet potatoes
- 🌾 100 g flour
- 🥚 2 eggs
- 🍯 50 g sugar
- 🫒 500 ml oil for frying
- 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon
Method
- 1 Peel and mash sweet potatoes.
- 2 Mix with flour, eggs, sugar, and cinnamon.
- 3 Form into balls and fry until golden.
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