Prep Time::25 mins
Cook Time::35 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr
Servings::10
Ingredients
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4 yucca (cassava) roots, peeled and sliced
5 medium yellow plantains, with peels on
½ cup butter, or more as needed
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Place cassava and unpeeled plantains into a large pot. Fill with enough water to cover and bring to a boil.
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Cook until cassava is soft, about 30 minutes; drain.
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Remove and discard plantain peels from plantains.
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Mash cassava and plantains with butter.
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Beat with an electric mixer until smooth, adding more butter if needed.
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Portion the dough into balls.
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Recipe Tip
This is a great African Peanut Soup to serve with fufu.