Congolese Fufu (DR Congo)

Preparation

1. 1

   Bring a large amount of water to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pot.

2. 2

   Pour the cassava flour into the boiling water in a thin stream while whisking vigorously to avoid lumps.

3. 3

   Add the corn flour little by little, still stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon.

4. 4

   Lower the heat and keep stirring and pressing the dough against the sides of the pot for 10 minutes, until you get a smooth, elastic, well-combined dough — that vigorous work is what gives fufu its signature texture.

5. 5

   Shape into balls with a spoon dipped in cold water (to keep it from sticking) and serve right away, hot, alongside a sauce.