Day 16 - Try Fufu and Groundnut Soup, a Ghanaian Delicacy

[Rita2164]

I remember my Christmases spent living with an Aunt which consisted of Groundnut Chicken soup and Fufu.  Fufu is a kind of dumpling made out of cooked pounded green plaintain/cocoyam and mixed with cassava.

It is traditionally pounded with a wooden pestle and mortar.

The Groundnut soup is spicy and very delicious and at Christmas it would include Chicken although it can be made with a variety of meats.  We also added Okro a vegetable which I enjoy as well.

In addition to having Turkey and trimmings I also look forward to having Fufu and Groundnut soup  over the festive season.

https://www.pulse.com.gh/lifestyle/food-travel/diy-recipes-how-to-make-the-perfect-ghanaian-chicken-...

[Laura]

Wow @Rita2164 , this dish sounds amazing! I love plantain and cassava on pretty much everything...

I'd love to have a go on trying to prepare this Ghanaian Delicacy 😍

[Nick]

It's a shame we can't go to the office when you make this @Laura - that way I could try it. Thanks for sharing @Rita2164 - I know what I'll cook on the weekend 🙂 

[Laura2592]

@Rita2164 this looks incredible!

[Ann783]

My best friend is from Ghana. I'm proud to say I've had both fufu and groundnut soup!

[Ann72]

Oh @Rita2164 that dish looks gorgeous!  When my children were growing up in Brooklyn, a friend used to make us Ghanaian food like this and I really miss it.  Thanks for the recipe!

[Tanar1]

Being Ghanaian I love this post! Share our culture! Don't forget you eat this dish with your hands, scoop the fufu and dip in the soup. Enjoy!  😃 

 @Rita2164  I see you have property in East Legon. I have two properties we are finishing in the area. let's connect!

[Rita2164]

Alright Tanar. 

[Helen427]

Nice @Rita2164 

What is the weather usually like in Ghana for Christmas?

[Rita2164]

Hi Helen

I host in Accra and currently it is 32c Humidity 44% Wind 8mph with Haze

[Flavia202]

Looks delicious, @Rita2164 ! Thanks for sharing.  We too have Okro in Jamaica.

[Rita2164]

Hi Flavia

Indeed there is a lot of shared history and culture with Ghana and Jamaica including the Ananse stories and rice and peas (Waakye).