What dough-like staple of West and Central Africa is made by boiling and pounding starchy vegetables like cassava, yams, or plantains?

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Fufu

Fufu is traditionally eaten with the fingers and used to scoop up soups and stews. The pounding process creates a smooth, elastic consistency essential to the dish.

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