ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Fufu

Okay, so fufu is a food that comes from Africa, and it's made by pounding or mashing starchy foods like cassava, yam or plantains, until they become a nice and smooth dough.

When you eat fufu, you don't use a fork or spoon like you normally might, instead, you tear off a little piece of the dough and make it into a ball with your hands. Then, you dip the ball in some soup or sauce and pop it in your mouth!

Fufu is usually eaten with soups or stews that are very rich in flavor, and it's often served with meat or fish. It's like a special, fun way to eat your food, and people in Africa have been doing it for a very long time.

So, in summary: fufu is a yummy dough-like food made from cassava, yam, or plantains that you eat with your hands and dip in flavorful soups or stews.