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Can Ghanaian fufu beat potato mash?

Mirabel Allassani
May 22, 2024

Fufu is something of a national treasure in Ghana. DW uncovers the secrets of the dough-like dish ― including why it takes two to mash it right.

https://p.dw.com/p/4g7zB
Mirabel Allassani Writer and producer
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