How to make lituma
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Today, we will learn how to make Lituma. It is a side dish that is vegan, delicious and so versatile originally from Congo. It does not only taste great but it also is healthy for you.
Lituma is a mashed plantains pounded in a mortar traditionally after being boiled for awhile. It is made with unripe and ripe plantains. It has the consistency of a dough with a very blend taste. It is meant to go with meat or fish. It plays the same role as fufu would in a meal.
It is very important to use unripe plantains since lituma is not supposed to taste sweet or be too soft. Just one ripe plantains would to the trick to help blend the plantains.
How to make lituma
Author: Magali Mutombo Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 20 min Total Time: 25 min
Description
Mashed plantains also called lituma in Congo.
Ingredients
2 unripe plantains
2 almost ripe plantains
A dash of oil (optional)
Instructions
Peel the plantains and cut them in big chunks
In a large pot, cover them with water and let them boil until there isn’t more water.
In the food processor, chop them until you get a play heavy dough consistency. Read More...
