Paleo Ghanaian Coconut and Cassava Fufu Dessert

Allergens

Tree Nuts (Coconut, Almond Flour)

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 2 cups grated cassava
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (for Paleo)
• A pinch of sea salt

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut, grated cassava, almond flour, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat. Add the dry mixture to the melted coconut oil and stir continuously for 5 7 minutes or until it forms a dough like consistency.
3. Gradually add the coconut milk while continuing to stir the mixture. Once all the coconut milk has been added, bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for another 5 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and honey or maple syrup.
4. Form the dough into round shapes using your hands and place them on a serving plate. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the top of the fufu balls.

Chef’s Insight

To achieve the perfect mouthfeel, make sure to cook the mixture until it reaches a dough-like consistency. This will give the fufu its unique texture.

Notes

This dish can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.