Recipes for Fufu West African Cassava Dough

Safe ways to use fufu west african cassava dough past its expiration date

Fufu Casserole

Fufu Casserole

A delicious casserole that repurposes expired fufu dough while ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
45 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups expired fufu West African cassava dough
  • 1 cup cooked vegetables (e.g., carrots, peas, corn)
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup grated cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a casserole dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the expired fufu dough, cooked vegetables, shredded chicken, and grated cheese.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  4. Pour the milk mixture over the fufu dough mixture and stir well to combine.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the greased casserole dish and spread it evenly.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set.
  7. Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Fufu Pancakes

Fufu Pancakes

Transform expired fufu dough into fluffy pancakes that are safe to eat.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups expired fufu West African cassava dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the expired fufu dough, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the milk mixture into the fufu dough mixture and stir until well combined.
  4. Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil or cooking spray.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot pan for each pancake.
  6. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip the pancake and cook until golden brown on the other side.
  7. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  8. Serve the fufu pancakes warm with your favorite toppings (e.g., maple syrup, fresh fruits, yogurt).
  9. Enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Fufu West African Cassava Dough Soup

Fufu West African Cassava Dough Soup

A hearty soup made with slightly expired Fufu West African Cassava Dough.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups slightly expired Fufu West African Cassava Dough
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup spinach leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes, sliced carrot, and diced bell pepper. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables soften.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and add the slightly expired Fufu West African Cassava Dough. Stir well to break up the dough and let it dissolve in the broth.
  6. Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add the spinach leaves and season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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