Cassava Fufu Dumplings with Spicy Palm Nut Soup

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Soft cassava fufu dumplings served in a rich, spicy palm nut soup, bringing together traditional Cameroonian flavors and textures. This African-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs cassava flour, warm water, palm nut concentrate for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 African cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, gradually add 1.5 cups warm water to 2 cups cassava flour, stirring continuously until a smooth, thick dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes until elastic. Divide into small, golf-ball-sized dumplings and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and 2 chopped fresh tomatoes, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 14 oz canned palm nut concentrate and 3 cups water, stirring well. Add 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add 1/2 cup shredded smoked fish, 2 tbsp ground crayfish, and 1 tsp salt. Gently drop the cassava dumplings into the simmering soup, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until dumplings are tender and the soup thickens.
  5. Step 5: Remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving. Ladle soup with dumplings into bowls for a hearty, spicy meal.

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