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Fufu with Sauce Okra — Cameroonian Cameroon recipe, 40 min, serves 4Cameroonian

Fufu with Sauce Okra

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The fufu is a pate lisse and elastique served with a sauce okra visqueuse with viandes and poissons fumes.

40
min
10
prep
🔥
30
cook
👥
4
servings
380
kcal / serving
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Instructions

1

Cook the viande with onion and broth 20 minutes.

2

Add the okra coupe and the palm oil. Cook 15 minutes in remuant.

3

Add the fish fume and the chili pepper. Cook 5 minutes of more.

4

For the fufu: melangez the flour with of the water hot in remuant vigoureusement. Serve in boule.

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Common Questions

How long does it take to cook fufu with sauce okra?
Total time is about 40 minutes, with 30 minutes of actual cooking. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your equipment and ingredient size.
How many servings does this fufu with sauce okra recipe make?
This recipe yields 4 servings as written. You can easily scale the recipe up or down using the serving size adjuster above the ingredient list.
Can I customize the ingredients in this recipe?
Yes, the ingredient list shows possible swaps for many items. Stick to similar quantities and textures when substituting to maintain the expected result.
What can I serve with fufu with sauce okra?
This dish pairs well with a fresh salad, roasted vegetables, rice, or crusty bread. Check our related recipes below for more ideas.

What to drink with this

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Wine
Sancerre or unoaked Chardonnay.
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Beer
Cameroonian 33 Export.
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Cocktail
Pineapple-ginger highball.
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Non-alcoholic
Folere (hibiscus) drink or ginger juice.
The story behind this recipe ▾
Fufu with Sauce Okra is listed under the cameroon category within the cameroonian culinary tradition. The recipe is built around 8 ingredients, with flour of cassava or plantain, okra fresh, viande of beef as the main components. Total time from start to serving runs about 40 minutes: 10 minutes of preparation followed by 30 minutes of cooking. The method is kept deliberately straightforward, and the ingredient list stays within what a standard home pantry typically covers. Yield is 4 servings as written.
This recipe is for inspiration only. We do not provide food safety, storage, or nutritional advice. Always follow your local food safety guidelines. Check all ingredients for allergens.
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