Nigerian Eggplant Fufu

Nigerian eggplant fufu is a swallow made from eggplants Despite the dark purple colour of eggplant, it turns a dark greyish colour as in amala when cooked.

Easy
🍚 Nigerian
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

2 eggplants

2

2 tablespoons psyllium husk powder

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1

Cut the eggplant into small pieces and soften in a pot of boiling water. Drain well.

2

Absorb excess water from the eggplant with paper towels, then blend with the food processor.

3

Transfer the eggplant purée to a pot, and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.

2 minutes

4

Add the psyllium husk, and stir for additional 3 minutes.

3 minutes

5

Shape into desired portions.

Notes
  • Choose small or medium-sized eggplant for your fufu, as they contain fewer seeds and are sweeter. It is also best to use eggplant with indentations since they are sweeter and have fewer seeds.