Nov 19, 2018 - Fufu is an essential food in most of West Africa, and it followed West African slaves when they came to the Caribbean.
Place the cassava and plantains (with peels on) into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until cassava is soft, about 30 minutes; drain. Remove and discard peels from plantains, and return them to the pot. Mash with butter, then beat with an electric mixer until smooth. You can also take a real shortcut if you don't have time, instant mashed potatoes, I learned this from a friend in Sacramento California, Viola Okoro, who married Ebu, and learned all the traditional dishes from her new community of Nigerians living in the USA.
