Yellow Plantain Fufu is a soft, smooth, dough-like West African staple made from boiled and pounded yellow plantains. It is naturally sweet and creamy, often serving as a delicious side dish to accompany spicy soups and savory sauces. The process involves boiling plantains until soft, then blending or pounding them to a doughy consistency.
Yellow plantain fufu is primarily composed of carbohydrates, with around 57-75g per 100g, providing significant energy. It is low in fat and protein (around 0.2-0.4g fat, 2.7-6.0g protein per 100g) but contains beneficial nutrients from the plantains, such as potassium and vitamin C, which support heart health and act as antioxidants.
