Foo-foo
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Description
Foo-Foo is pounded cassava or yam. It can be made from any mashed starchy vegetable and used as an accompaniment for a meat or fish entree.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs potatoes (Use either sweet potatoes, white potatoes, or yams, or a combination of any of them)
- salted water
- butter
Directions
- Cook 3 lbs potatoes in boiling salted water.
- Remove the skins and mash.
- Season to taste. butter may be added but do not add liquid.
Note
A quick Foo-Foo can be made with instant mashed potatoes. Cut down on the amount of liquid required in the directions to give a heavy consistency.