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Banana fufu

Kitchen, Additional dish

Kitchen, Additional dish

Spices
Vegetables
Preparation Time:
45
Note:
Banana Fufu is a recipe that comes to us from our African grandparents. It was a dish typical of slave food, perhaps because of the energy that bananas provide or because it was economical. Bananas offer fiber, and vitamins A, C, and B6. They are also rich in minerals like potassium, which is ideal for those who practice sports or need to keep their blood pressure stable. This recipe is simple and humble, but it pairs perfectly with most Cuban meats and stews.
Ingredients:
  • 4 green bananas
  • 1 onion cut into brunoise
  • ¼ cup of lard or vegetable oil
  • 3 or more cloves of garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon of pepper
  • ½ tablespoon of salt
  • 3 cups of water
  • juice of a lemon
Instructions:

Wash and peel the bananas. Cut them into medium pieces and boil them with a splash of lemon. Add salt to your liking. When the bananas are soft, keep them in the hot water until it's time to prepare the fufú.

Green Plantains / CiberCuba Kitchen

In a pan, heat the fat. Add the garlic and the onion chopped into brunoise. When the onion becomes translucent, add the previously drained bananas. Let them cook over the heat, stirring for a few minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat and mash everything together, trying to integrate all the elements well. If you notice it's too dry or hard, add a bit of the water from the cooking of the bananas until it reaches your desired consistency. Adjust the salt to taste and add pepper if you like.

Green Plantain Fufu / CiberCuba Kitchen

This dish can be made using chicharrones, fried bacon, or fried pork chunks, which will give it a spectacular flavor. It is also a good side dish for a beef stew.

Rations:
2
Spices
Vegetables