How to prepare Fufu and Light Soup, a popular Ghanaian dish:
Ingredients:
For the Fufu:
- 2 cups of cassava flour
- 1 cup of plantain flour
- 4 cups of water
For the Light Soup:
- 1 lb of chicken or beef, cut into small pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon of garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon of ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
1. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the cassava flour and plantain flour.
3. Gradually add the flour mixture to the pot of boiling water, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or fufu stick.
4. Continue to stir the mixture until it forms a smooth, sticky dough.
5. Remove the pot from the heat and use the fufu stick to beat the dough until it becomes smooth and stretchy.
6. To prepare the light soup, heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
7. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened.
8. Add the chicken or beef and cook until browned.
9. Add the chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, ginger paste, garlic paste, tomato paste, thyme, ground pepper, and salt.
10. Stir well and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and the meat is cooked through.
11. Serve the light soup hot with the fufu on the side.
Fufu and light soup is a delicious and hearty Ghanaian dish that is perfect for any occasion. With this easy-to-follow guide, you can now prepare this classic dish at home and enjoy it with your family and friends. So go ahead and give it a try!
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