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Nutritional Values
420kcal
8gProtein
89gCarbs
10gFat
10gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Yam Fufu with Sauce
How to order / say it
Say it
Foufou d'Igname avec Sauce — [foo-foo dee-nyam avek sos]
Order
I'll have the Yam Fufu with sauce, please.
Locally
Je voudrais le Foufou d'Igname avec sauce, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally
A dough-like dish made from yams, served with a savory sauce.
Why try it?
Yam Fufu is integral to Atakpame's identity, embodying the local customs of sharing meals and using yams, a staple crop. It's traditionally enjoyed in communal settings.
How it tastes
The fufu is smooth and starchy, acting as a perfect companion to a rich and slightly spicy sauce. The sauce is aromatic with spices.
Origin & History — first documented: 1890
Yam Fufu has roots in the agricultural history of Atakpame, evolving through centuries as a staple food, especially prominent in festivals and social gatherings.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 500 g yam
- 🥣 200 ml tomato sauce
- 🧄 1 medium onion
- 🫒 30 ml palm oil
- 🧂 2 chili peppers
Method
- 1 Boil yams until soft.
- 2 Mash yams into a smooth paste.
- 3 Heat sauce ingredients and serve with fufu.
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