Foutou

== Description ==
In the Ivory Coast, plantain holds a privileged place in the national diet and is the base of the traditional "Foutou," the national dish. 
== Ingredients ==
* 1 piece of cassava (manioc) about the size of a large carrot
* 2 kg (4½ lbs) of plantains (8 or 9)
* salt 
== Directions ==
# Peel the cassava and plantains; cut into short lengths;.
# Boil the cassava and plantain in unsalted water until cooked, about 20 minutes;.
# Cool the plantains in their cooking water;.
# Drain the cassava; mash in a mortar with a few drops of the cooking water to prevent it from becoming sticky; it should have the consistency of a smooth paste;.
# Mash the plantains separately without adding any water until smooth;.
# Combine the plantain and cassava; add a few drops of water if necessary to achieve the proper consistency;.
# Season with salt; using your hands, form the paste into balls or oval loaves;.
# Serve with eggplant sauce or "pépé soup".
Category:Ivoirian Vegetarian
Category:Plantain Recipes
Category:Cassava Recipes
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