How Much Is One Fufu in the USA? And Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy It

No matter how often people say fufu is calorie-heavy and smells, its still one of my favorite swallows to quickly eat with a hot plate of Ogbonno, Bitterleaft Soup or Egusi Soup with many obstacles and can do no wrong in my eyes. 

Fufu goes by many names depending on the region. You’ll find cassava fufu, or plantain fufu in Nigeria. In Ghana, banku, kokonte, or fufu made from a blend of cassava and plantain is more common.

Fufu is beautiful in my eyes (you can tell that I love swallows right 😅), easy to grab, and goes with any stew or soup of your choice.

In this blog, I'm going to talk about fufu, where to get it if you reside in the USA, the average price of one Fufu, and where you can get pre-made fufu flour for easy meal prep delivered to you online.

By the time I'm done with this blog, you will become a believer in the fufu supremacy 

What Is Fufu? And How Is Fufu Made?

Fufu is a traditional West African staple food made by boiling and pounding starchy ingredients like cassava, yam, plantain, or cocoyam into a smooth, stretchy dough. It’s often eaten with soups or stews, pinched by hand, and shaped into small balls for scooping.

The process involves peeling and washing the cassava, soaking it for fermentation, then drying and grinding it into a flour. This flour is then cooked into a smooth, thick paste, which is typically eaten with a variety of soups.

In Nigeria, the most common type of fufu is the one made with cassava. Here's how it's made from scratch.

Peeling and Washing:
The raw cassava roots are peeled and washed thoroughly to remove dirt and debris. 

Soaking and Fermentation:
The peeled cassava is then soaked in water for a period of time, typically 4-6 days, to allow it to ferment. This fermentation process is crucial for detoxification and enhances the flavor and texture

Drying and Grinding:
After fermentation, the cassava is dried, either by sun-drying or using a dehydrator. It's then ground into a fine powder, which is the cassava flour used for making fufu. 

Of course, we have figured out a way to make this process less tedious and faster which you will find in the many pre-made fufu flours easy to prep available in stores like L'afrique Market. 

Where Can You Buy Fufu in the USA and What to Expect in terms of Pricing:

- At Restaurants
If you are looking to eat fufu with properly made soups, in African or Nigerian restaurants in cities like New York, Houston, Atlanta, or Los Angeles, a single serving of fufu with soup and meat typically costs:

$10 to $20, depending on the restaurant and the soup (Egusi, Ogbono, Afang, Bitterleaf, Vegetable Soup, etc.).

Extras like goat meat, stockfish, or assorted meat may increase the price.

- At African Grocery Stores or Online
If you prefer making fufu at home, here are your options and price ranges:

Instant Fufu Flour (dry form)
Poundo Yam Flour, Plantain Fufu, or Cassava Fufu Flour

Small (1–2 lb packs): $3.99–$6.99

Family size (5–10 lb packs): $12–$25

We have authentic, ready-made fufu at L’Afrique Market, delivering across the U.S.

Finding fufu near you is easier than you think. Check online African grocery stores for different brands of cassava, plantain and yam flours to make your fufu.

Soups to Pair Your Fufu With.

As an extra here, if you are new to eating fufu and want to try it out for the first time, or you are looking for new soups to pair your fufu with. See some suggestions below

Fufu and Ogbonno Soup: In my opinion, I think this is one of the best soups to pair your fufu with, made from ground ogbonno seeds garnished with ponmo, proteins, stock or dry fish, snails, crayfish, etc. This combo is guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds.

Fufu and Afang Soup: Afang is another top tier soup you should be pairing your fufu with. Made with Okazi leaf, water leaf, pepper, periwinkles, ponmo, proteins and a lot more. You will be biting your tongue while eaiting this dish.

Fufu and Egusi Soup: This dish is made from ground egusi, ugwu leaf, beef, snails, smoked fish, ponmo, palm oil etc. This too is a 10/10 dish.

Fufu and Okra Soup: A blend of chopped Okra sticks and mixed with ponmo, stockfish, beef, chicken, shaki, and many other ingredients. You should try this combo if you haven't yet.

How to Store Fufu at Home

If you have Instant fufu flour, Store in a cool, dry pantry and seal tightly after opening.

Frozen fufu, keep in the freezer and microwave before serving.

Cooked leftovers: Wrap tightly in plastic or airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Rounding Off

When the craving hits, there's only one thing to do: if your taste buds are nostalgic and looking to experience the taste of home, jump on L'afrique Market to get all the ingredients shipped right to your doorstep anywhere within the U.S.

I am also off to go make myself a spicy pot of Egusi soup and pair it with fufu, this blog just made me hungry 😋

Leave your comments to let me know if you try any of the combo above and if you loved it.