Foutou (Mashed yams)

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[edit] Description

In the Ivory Coast, plantain holds a privileged place in the national diet and is the base of the traditional "foutou," the national dish.

[edit] Ingredients

• 1 piece of cassava (manioc) about the size of a large carrot
• 2 kg (4 1/2 lb.) of plantains (8 or 9)
• salt

[edit] Directions

1. Peel the cassava and plantains; cut into short lengths;
2. boil the cassava and plantain in unsalted water until cooked, about 20 minutes;
3. cool the plantains in their cooking water;
4. drain the cassava; mash in a mortar with a few drops of the cooking water to prevent it from becoming sticky; it should have the consistency of a smooth paste;
5. mash the plantains separately without adding any water until smooth;
6. combine the plantain and cassava; add a few drops of water if necessary to achieve the proper consistency;
7. season with salt; using your hands, form the paste into balls or oval loaves;
8. serve with Eggplant sauce or "pépé soup".