Fufu, or Fufuo, is a special food known to a few African countries, such as Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, Ivory Coast, and so on. People in the West African sub-region typically consume this. The fufuo, also known as swallow, consists of a variety of soups such as light soup, palm nut soup, groundnut soup, and the fufu itself. This delicious meal has found its way into the hearts and bowls of many people, but its preparation sometimes deters them. Traditionally, preparing fufu at home required pounding the cassava and plantains until they were uniformly mixed and soft, a task that was usually very heavy. Now that we are in a modern world, there are new and easy ways of doing things. The advent of fufu machines has taken away the tedious process that one would have undergone before being able to prepare a simple fufu. Now, all you need to do to insert your cassava and plantains into a fufu machine is pulse them up to approximately 90%, and then manually finish the remaining portion with minimal exertion.
Types of Fufu Machines
There are different types of Fufu machines. How often and how much fufu you pound must influence your choice to purchase one.
Domestic Fufu Machine
Consider pounding a small amount of fufu to serve two people once a week. Then you can go in for the domestic fufu machine, which sells between 400 and 1000 cedis, depending on the brand.Â
Brand and prices
Brand name | Price in Cedis |
Horros | GHC 500 |
Kenwood | GHC 600 |
German Chef | GHC 550 |
Syinix | GHC 1,300 |
Commercial Fufu Machine
Fufu machines have become famous in many communities in Ghana because of their switchability when used to pound fufu. Many people have also turned it into a livelihood by starting their own fufu-pounding vending services. Domestically, you cannot fit a fufu machine in your kitchen because of its noisy nature and size. We recommend hiring vendors to operate it. That way, you only go there to pound your fur and then return home.
Price: 3,000 Cedis