Sunday, October 6, 2013
On the way home from the beach on Saturday I saw a sign
“Wanted: Fufu Pounder” and it made me laugh so hard! I told the Sisters and
they said I should apply for the job. Naturally they decided to make Fufu today
so I could sharpen my skills. Fufu is a dough-like substance made from mashing
boiled plantains and boiled cassava (a root) together with a giant stick. It
takes quite a bit of effort! I gave it my best effort and I’d say that by the
end of this trip I could be a successful Fufu Pounder. Fufu is one of my
favorite dishes when it’s served with Groundnut soup, probably because
Groundnut soup is my favorite thing ever. Groundnuts are like peanuts, so its
like eating peanut butter for dinner! It’s also a fun thing to eat because you
get to use your hands. My other favorite dish is rice balls and Groundnut soup.
A rice ball is pretty much rice formed into a ball. It’s delicious! Since we’re
on the topic of food I also love plantain chips, sugar cane, Milo (hot chocolate),
jellof rice, and fried sweet plantains.
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