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Foutou
Ivory Coast
Foutou is the food of southern Côte d'Ivoire, where yams are the predominant starch. It requires effort and traditionally builds community.
Pounded yam — a smooth, stretchy, dense dough made by pounding boiled yam. Eaten with rich soups and stews as the starchy base of Ivorian cuisine.
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
365 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
1kgwhite yam, peeled and cubed
1 tspsalt
peanut or palm nut soupto serve
Method
1
Boil yam in salted water until very tender, about 25 minutes.
2
Pound in a mortar with a heavy pestle until completely smooth and stretchy. This takes 15-20 minutes.
3
Shape into balls. Serve with soup.
Chef's Tip
The pounding must be relentless — any lumps mean the pounding hasn't gone far enough.
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