Foo-foo

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

Procedures

1. Cook 3 lbs potatoes in boiling salted water.
2. Remove the skins and mash.
3. 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.