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Fun Fufu Fries: Kids Will Love Them

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  Get kids to try something new! These Fufu Fries are fun to make and even more fun to eat. Serve with spicy ketchup.   Want to try some super cool fries that aren't made from potatoes? These are Fufu Fries, and they're made from something called fufu! Fufu is like a yummy dough made from plantains, which are like bananas but not sweet. It's a staple food in many parts of Africa and the Caribbean. It has a mild, slightly starchy taste, kind of like a potato. When you air-fry it, they have a crunchy outside and a soft inside, creating a texture that you won't find anywhere else. Plantain Fufu Recipe for Fufu Fries Ingredients 3 green or yellow plantains 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt Water for boiling Directions for the Fufu Dough Place the peeled and evenly cut plantains in a large pot and cover with water. Boil until tender, approximately 20 minutes. Drain the water completely from the pot, then spread the cooked plantains on a sheet pan to cool at room tem...