Corn fufu & okra sauce: traditional recipe, origin and ingredients

Where does Corn fufu & okra sauce come from?

On the Adamawa plateau, cattle country, corn fufu with okra sauce and beef is the everyday staple. Potash gives the sauce its stretchy texture.

Other signature dishes of the Adamawa region: Soya.

What are the ingredients for Corn fufu & okra sauce?

For 6 people:

• Corn flour
• Okra powder
• Potash (kanwa)
• Beef (buy locally)

How do you make Corn fufu & okra sauce? Step-by-step recipe

1. Make clear potash water with the kanwa.
2. Bring water to the boil, whisk in the okra powder and potash water.
3. Add the pre-cooked meat and its stock; simmer 15 min.
4. Make the corn fufu.
5. Serve piping hot.

Tips for a perfect Corn fufu & okra sauce

• A small amount of potash is enough to make the sauce draw.
• Pre-cooked beef gives its stock to the sauce.
• Shape the fufu into smooth balls.

What to serve with Corn fufu & okra sauce

Traditionally it is served with corn fufu. It is a dish for everyday meals.

Where to buy Corn fufu & okra sauce ingredients in Europe and North America

Outside Cameroon, the dry and frozen ingredients for Corn fufu & okra sauce are often hard to find. Our kit gathers them, checked and packed in Douala, and delivers them across Europe, the UK, the US and Canada, including Paris, Brussels, London, Montreal.

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