My First Taste of Fufu & Okro Stew 🇬🇭

[@Blackgirlmakeuptherapy]

This woman is a very bright light in a dark world she so respectful of ppl and other culture i love this

[@massidy4268]

She’s amazing

[@andreykporvie]

True

[@roseevelyn6629]

I watch her for along time She is really sweet This is pure wholesome content

[@FeedMeJuice]

Except for the time she made dirt cookies! Smfh

[@jama3997]

Omg sorry about the weird k comments. I was going to say I agreed with you but I guess I typed without knowing and forgot I was on this video

[@mercy8406]

I’m Nigerian, and it made me so happy to actually see a fair and positive review of African food. If you’re looking for some other recipes to try, I’d really recommend akara and moin-moin, and puff Puff ( which is basically just fried dough) for dessert!

[@patiencen1280]

oh man I love puff puff when my mom makes I have so many

[@ABigFatCat]

Yum! Akara! I second this suggestion.

[@edliawong3498]

I love moin moin.

[@allabored4443]

Akara is made in the Caribbean too! So good!

[@oritsela]

Go Naija! Our cusine is one of the best in the world NO CAP

[@MiniSage]

im actually crying, seeing someone prepare and eat food from a foreign culture without mocking is amazing. even seeing her use the same mix my mom uses is beautiful

[@WhenYOUhearmyname]

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[@SoapyCilantro]

One of the many reasons why I respect Emmy so much!

[@JusMehhh]

Just curious, Emmy mentioned that you can't chew Fufu. I would like to know why.

[@charlotten5346]

@@JusMehhh you can, you’re just not really supposed to, it’s more of a gulp when you eat it

[@MiniSage]

@@JusMehhh i actually don't know the answer to that. probably because it fills you up more? although i have accidentally chewed it once, doesn't taste as good.

[@baobaivue]

The only person who will try something new with a big bite and not being so high maintenance or nit picky. She is mindful and respectful of others taste buds too.

[@clintblack5026]

Hello 👋 how are you doing

[@twebster179]

I like how even if she doesn't like something, she still says something culturally relevant or scientific by way of explanation instead of trashing it.

[@Nerderator]

@Barbara same with us, a lot of countries around the world have unique and different dishes that are an acquired taste - doesn’t mean it’s disgusting to everyone

[@jannahb.5064]

You are so kind and literally one of the most neutral and respectful food critics I've seen been watching you for half a decade and you are always awesome!

[@charlie6923]

Emmy's a frickin' ray of sunshine!

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Emmy is so awesome that way.

[@ve9157]

Yes she remains so respectful and joyful no matter what

[@sohndustin]

Except when she tore apart Sandra Lee's Kwanzaa cake lmao. It is a treat to see Emmy express strong dislike for something

[@harringt100]

It's very rare I see her say "Oh, I don't like this food." Seems like with the banana candle and one of those other retro recipes she did. Put lots of mayonaise on something or use really strange combinations of jello and savory foods and you might gross Emmy out, but otherwise it's pretty hard.

[@awsomearies1]

I'm glad Emmy didn't put ; challenge; like most KZbinrs did, eating cultural food isn't a challenge

[@mcescher1957]

yes...it is...at least sometimes. I'm sorry, but I wasn't feeling well anyway, and I almost didn't make it through this video. So sorry.

[@MishasMama]

Good point @AwesomeAries

[@skyydancer67]

I see it as a challenge. It's a challenge for one's self to overcome the normalcy of what they are used to, step outside the box and try something new. It's the type of challenge I would try because I like learning about different foods and cultural ties to them. Granted, I can't eat a lot of foods for health reasons, it doesn't stop me from trying new things.

[@bandaqueenlove9134]

Exactly

[@allsies7890]

I mean... it sort of is. You’re trying something different for the first time and stepping out of your comfort zone

[@cocosquad899]

I'm Nigerian and I eat this all the time, so I decided to show my grandma this and she was very pleased to see that you were eating her native food, although she doesnt usually doesn't make it like this, she was very happy

[@WhenYOUhearmyname]

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[@tantalus_complex]

Would she be open to sharing her recipe with the world?

[@cocosquad899]

Hers is very special and it's her native recipe so I'm not sure if she's willing to share.

[@michealmoses8930]

It’s not this type that we eat guy... awfa

[@chiadi9713]

@@tantalus_complex my soup follows all of her steps EXCEPT she grinds her okra into a paste. I chop mine into slices because I prefer the crunch of the okra. It’s adds an extra dose of pleasure to the eating experience.

[@AyodejiMarquis]

I love how she is connecting her traditional cooking background to this classic West African dish. Signaling how similar we all are … Everyone loves a well made dish. :)

[@wwaxwork]

Food unites us all. That's why it's traditional in so many cultures to welcome guests by feeding them. Food is universal as a sign of "love".

[@pakfood108]

💗💓

[@loriaverill5616]

Absolutely. My husband is from Nigeria and has introduced me to all of this amazing African food and I’m completely obsessed with it. The only thing I use that is different is I use Carolina Reaper peppers cause I love super spicy food.

[@loriaverill5616]

@@wwaxworkso true

[@jesss4427]

I really think Emmy’s got a community of the kindest and most accepting viewers. I feel so safe and comfortable here. :)

[@emmymade]

They're the best.

[@ayomade7496]

@@emmymade I'd love to see you make jollof rice or dodo gizzard

[@diannt9583]

Aren't dodos extinct?

[@ayomade7496]

@@diannt9583 dodo is another way to say fried plantain

[@-faramoluwanbi-6469]

@@diannt9583 😂someone answered you but this was so funny, Dodo is Yoruba(lang in Nigeria) for Plantain. Not the bird 💀.

[@maurycy_gnc]

Emmy is Bob Ross of cooking. So soothing

[@IamGreatsword]

Had to make it 100, also agree.

[@ah-ss7he]

Right as I read your comment she let out that burp 😭

[@janetterico1033]

This comment....

[@tanini_locd]

Yes!

[@Eyescream1738]

I agree

[@notkaitlyn5368]

I hate that youtubers are making this a “challenge” . Emmy makes KZbin a better place

[@audreymay9378]

Yes! 🙌 professional & educational

[@janbonne]

Yes! It’s a learning and appreciative connective experience! No challenge there when it’s from ppl who are really into creating things like foods! Love all types of food made with these ingredients and I’m from Southeast Asia! Really been amazed at these African origin foods.

[@WhenYOUhearmyname]

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[@TheSubtleArt]

Calling it a challenge it just flagrant. You're not on double dare. That would be fire tho!

[@twitch3942]

It's actually tik tokers who made it al challenge

[@briannacluck5494]

It's so nice seeing someone else who likes the texture of okra. I ate a ton of it as a kid in Oklahoma, but then I moved further north to a place where it's not commonly eaten and it was a hard sell telling my friend that it's like a delicious pickle filled with snot

[@tchinaza]

Lol

[@bellebonebag8096]

Ah yes.... Snot pickle, sounds appetizing 😂

[@tmar8959]

@@bellebonebag8096 yes snot pickle with crayfish powder is amazing. I'll call it snot pickle from now on 🤣

[@ajmarchant4283]

I love okra, I'm also an Oklahoman. they just don't know how good it is. So much of southern cooking is adjusted African dishes and African influences that were kept alive during slavery. Amazing to me how people can be so ignorant towards other cultures but have so many similar foods, beliefs, morals, etc.

[@Nerderator]

Okrahoma*

[@larissabrglum3856]

You should make more African and African diaspora dishes for Black History Month!

[@Aireybby]

This is a great idea!

[@QueenLee666]

Facts she should

[@charlie6923]

@Dare Have you seen the video she did about the spaghetti omelette sandwich? It was some kind of street food in western Africa

[@utbut6805]

@@charlie6923 omg yes that one was sooo yummy looking

[@Salmoninyourrice]

That’s a great idea 😃

[@ayishaalhassan9868]

I’m Ghanaian and this is definitely the best fufu review I’ve seen

[@emmymade]

Oh, thank you. That makes me smile big. 😁

[@theoneaboveall6768]

I’m 🇭🇹 Haitian and my godmother is Ghanaian 🇬🇭 and having been there and watch the village do fufu since little when I go there I can say your energy and will to learn and try is amazing. I have never seen a Japanese 🇯🇵try fufu in my life before and I’ve live in Japan 🇯🇵 2 years . Ou are by leaps and bound the best food channel for your diversity on YT. I subscribed and always waiting for the next meal to try along side you . Keep up the good work.

[@ateliergigi3343]

But then fufu is a soup dish not stew

[@edemhosi8528]

Fufu is really good, but in my opinion banku is better

[@ateliergigi3343]

@@edemhosi8528 yeah and with that okra stew 🥰

[@JyniWyse]

Im so glad to see someone actually trying the food and being respectful of the culture 🇳🇬 Thank you Emmy!!

[@onigbajamo]

This is Ghanaian fufu and okro tho.

[@emmymade]

It was my pleasure. :)

[@awesomeyeahroxs]

@@onigbajamo lol let the rivalry go for just one minute 😂

[@msmiami212]

@@awesomeyeahroxs 😂😂😂😂

[@onigbajamo]

@@awesomeyeahroxs What rivalry?? Make sense. There are differences between both versions.

[@googlevision]

The burp at the end was authentic, I really appreciate that you shared a recipe that's not from your culture but you shared information of food similar from your culture. Food is Universal. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾❤❤❤

[@whimizera]

the care emmy puts into researching and properly recreating ethnic food is something i really admire.

[@emmymade]

Thank you. :)

[@sabin97]

isnt all food "ethnic"?

[@sophielorber4571]

@@sabin97 Not really. So many things we consume are just products of Nestle and Unilever, without much history.

[@sabin97]

@@sophielorber4571 are hamburgers not ethnic? what about rice? chicken? goat? pretty much all food you cook is ethnic. because it originated SOMEWHERE, with HUMANS....and thus ETHNICITY...... perhaps by that you mean from cultures where the majority of people arent white? do you really see us as some sort of strange thing that you need to label our foods "ethnic"?

[@normalgirlsza]

@@sabin97 You're reaching very hard. Foods created by a human doesn't automatically mean ethnic.

[@lynbabysusu]

Emmy’s one of the only adventurer eaters that really researches a certain recipe or food thoroughly before sharing it with us, she really does justice to the culture that is supposedly foreign to her. Many “reviews” out there just simply watch a video or two, or go in blind with merely a recipe (that may not even be authentic), making them all wrong, then deem the food as a “fail/bad”, I can understand that not everyone appreciates the same types of food, but doing it wrong then condemns it is so rude to one’s culture. This is why Emmy’s amazing, isn’t she!

[@johannasweet1120]

It baffles me that so many people go about it that way too. Like proper research of a food you've never made or even eaten before should be a given...?? Not only that but you're going to record yourself doing it for the rest of the world to see and give the dish itself a rating like you're an expert 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@lynbabysusu]

@@nah1557 oh my, I love haggis! I can't have enough of it from my short trip to Scotland! Bought some canned ones home but they were far cries from the fresh ones I had there. I wonder when can I have it again!

[@jovannacota2012]

I love your profile pic

[@CookAvecDan]

How do you turn a stew into gold? Add 24 carrots.

[@ColeTV2023]

Lol good one

[@Raphalou]

👍👍🤣🤣

[@JuquitMillner]

😂😂😂😂 I'm going to tell my friends this one. And they are going to block me 🤦🏽‍♀️😂😂😂

[@marzblaq7267]

That’s a real knee slapper! 😁

[@Kk813.]

😂😂😂

[@doctorfeline9911]

Emmy.. . I'm SPEECHLESS at the level of respect shown for another cultures dish.. . which in & of itself is also it's history THANK YOU FOR THE LEVEL OF DIGNITY YOU BRING TO THIS PLATFORM🌹🌼🌸

[@natashapipkin9829]

I would like to take a moment to commend you for your humbling understanding for other cultural foods ! Your eloquent way of how you describe the textures and smells are nice ❤️..

[@Alex-hj1vk]

Agreed

[@annyms5092]

God bless, Jesus loves you and died for you all

[@HungryCakes]

Whoa!!! The texture of the okra once its blended...Looks cool!!!

[@Holdmymawashi]

I like how it plops out of the blender... probably makes the blender easier to wash 🤣

[@mofadali]

Like slime

[@heathersanten6653]

It’s not....*giggles*

[@Ravensmama]

It’s very weird to eat, no offence to anyone, I’ve eaten okra on it’s own and i like it but I tried this dish and I couldn’t. It’s slimey like blended up aloe Vera.

[@mysisterisafoodie]

Not finding one of my fav KZbinrs in the comments 🥲🤠🧐💛

[@earthtear9586]

"Make sure the lid is on securely" the way you said that makes me think you've had some blender related trauma in the past.

[@eccremocarpusscaber5159]

I’m pretty sure I remember a couple of times when the lid hasn’t been on properly, or it’s not been switched on.

[@Hazil610]

😅😅😅

[@ivorymarie82]

Oh yes...... she definitely has. Often times we see it before she does... then BAM.... liquid everywhere.. and every time shes the cutest. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@aneelsimpson6699]

Same

[@flclub54]

I got that vibe too 😂

[@Ailenna]

In Cuba we make fufu, is actually one of my favorite since childhood. Just a simpler version. Much love to Africa💖

[@ley5230]

Do u guys use cassava or cassava with Plantain if its not then its not fufu but Nigerians call stuff like fufu , banku,pounded yam,eba we call all this type we call them swallow

[@Toastybees]

@@ley5230 Yes Cubans use cassava but we call it Yucca it's the same plant

[@jaimesandoval4893]

@@Toastybees I didn't know that wow .. casava is yucca

[@dongotti3618]

I'm Cuban and our Fufu is different. It's not the same. Before he passed away my friend from Ghana made me Fufu.

[@ley5230]

@@dongotti3618 is u guys fufu with cassava and yam if not then it's not fufu

[@caribbeantigress]

Actually: Puerto Rican “Mofongo” is based on the African “Fufu” we pound it on a pilón with garlic, orégano but, the plantains are fried, Mangú- the Dominican delicacy is boiled. The Okra is called Gingombó and eaten also.

[@dwoktheraynejonsohn4849]

Kinda related: sliced plantains deep fried, then smashed and deep fried again... I love tostones. Especially with Adobo on top

[@dianesitarodriguez1249]

I must add , Cubans call it Fufu as well and it’s made of plantains too which is brought over from Africa to cuba.

[@IsMaryStillPoppin]

Exactly! I'd say the difference is that fufu is pounded until it becomes a paste or dough, while mangú and mofongo are pounded just enough to become softer. I absolutely love both, I'm Dominican!

[@natecee895]

There is an African dish in ghana that is much closer to the mofungo than fufu called etor or otor.Its either mashed yams or plantains with palm oil.eaten with hard boiled eggs.

[@dwoktheraynejonsohn4849]

@@natecee895 Sounds yummy! I would mash some garlic with that too

[@Nabila.]

As a Ghanaian, I appreciate you Emmy❤. The research and the effort you put in to getting this done right. kudos to you! 👍

[@emmymade]

Thank you. 😊

[@halamajed5183]

@@emmymade can you please make the lebanese turmiric cake (sfoof) its so yummy pls

[@maen6126]

My mom made this all the time so the nostalgia is real!

[@hotsama1]

I have never seen any Ghanaian people eating fufu with okra stew. I thought you eat with light soup, peanut or palm nut soup. With a side of okra on the side? I am just asking. P.s I am Ghanaian as well

[@Nabila.]

@@hotsama1 yes your right, Ghanaians typically don’t eat fufu with okro stew it’s mostly banku that pairs with okro. Fufu pairs better with light soup, peanut soup, palm nut soup, and etc.

[@LifeforceZee]

Speaking as a black woman who is not African, this has me very emotional in a amazing way. You are great Emmy!!!!!!!!!!!

[@territimmerman140]

I'm a Caucasian woman from the middle of the United States and I was so emotional reading all of the messages. They made me cry at the response to Emmy representing foods that some had grown up eating. I so respect Emmy and her respectful approach to life, culture and food. I'm a very adventurous eater and I would love to try this dish or other traditional food from around the world.

[@zaurxzx]

@@territimmerman140 Stop calling yourself caucasian, caucasian people are from caucasus

[@ushygushy59]

@@zaurxzx either way being Caucasian means you’re white, it’s just another way to say it.

[@vitovitovitovitovitovitovito]

@@ushygushy59 the term caucasian comes from an outdated race theory which referred to black people as negroids, whites as caucasoids, and asians as mongoloids. the term caucasian also insinuates an ethnic root in nations in the caucasus region but most white Americans are from western Europe. people from the caucasus are drastically different both culturally and physically from people from say France or England. basically what I'm saying is that caucasian is a really inefficient way to categorize all white people.

[@ushygushy59]

@@vitovitovitovitovitovitovito hmm ok thank you for telling me! So (making sure I understand correctly) Caucasian goes for a variety of people?

[@SuperMiIk]

People are usually so disrespectful in regards to African food so this is so refreshing to see

[@AyanaSioux]

I didn't know that. I love African food! Been craving it lately but it's some times hard to get because i have to go to specific places to get the ingredients.

[@demarcusdarius9096]

@@AyanaSioux it be some close minded people here in the states who refuse to expand their taste in foods. But yeah fufu be hitting

[@respiir]

It’s hard for people who haven’t eaten it before to get over the “no chewing” part. You can chew it lol just in most cases you don’t really have to. It’s like how some people still chew mashed potatoes because it’s just their natural response to all food.

[@AggroSamurai]

Now u have me thinking if I chew mash potatoes or not.

[@O2life]

Oh, yeah, I definitely chew mashed potatoes -- never thought about it before!

[@SherioCheers]

or like UDON. The point is to let it be a swallow food.

[@Ziminator200]

I was looking for this! Like you said, chewing is our nature response to eating food and I was so puzzled by the idea of just swallowing the fufu but your example made so much sense!

[@lindah5011]

I think chewing is a good practice. It activates saliva and starts the digestive process.

[@estherday8206]

Nigeria in the house 🇳🇬 👋🏾 I saw “Fufu” and had to drop in and say that you went from “Emmy Made” to Emmy (m)Adebimpe 👑🙏🏾

[@vannellope6053]

Emmy Adebimpe 😂😂😂

[@shirley975]

❤️

[@shirley975]

@@vannellope6053 what is funny ?

[@3steza]

@@shirley975 it’s cute okay stop being so soft she didn’t make fun of it

[@vannellope6053]

@@shirley975 calm down okay, it's really not that deep. I'm Nigerian so the idea of giving someone a traditional name because they made an African food is funny. It'll still be funny whether I'm Nigerian or not 🤷🏾🙂.

[@ironlycoris1709]

I'm actually laughing so hard. In a joyful way. This is one the dishes of my motherland and the way she construe it with modern methods is so funny and amazing. She made it so simple to do. AND FUNNY to watch when you compare to traditional ways to cook it. And she's so respectful. I'm actually glad she love it.

[@MewtwoShineX]

emmy describing mucilaginous ooze as marvelous why we love her

[@onigbajamo]

OK, but it really is marvelous. I wonder what I'd think about it if I hadn't grown up eating it.

[@emmymade]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MtnNerd]

I didn't try okra until adulthood but I actually really like it. It's great for making stews thicker and pan fried it's kind of crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. This recipe kind of reminds me of a chili sauce recipe I made vegetarian by adding okra to thicken.

[@benjaminkowal2186]

@@emmymade Hi I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and was wondering if you could make a dish I ate a lot growing up in Indonesia, it is called Poki Poki, and is sort of a spicy eggplant dish served in a tomato sauce, served on top of rice. I enjoy your videos, keep up the hard work.

[@alisgray]

Emmy thanks for challenging my eating experience with your adventurous and loving videos!

[@PinkParadox13]

I have seen all the videos of people trying Fufu and was like, "I hope Emmy tires Fufu"...and OFCOURSE, you not only tried some, but made it from scratch!! Simply further reiterating why I'm subscribed 😊

[@hannahm5232]

I was thinking the exact same thing today!

[@sniperwolfakafestiveconfus7203]

I wish people would know you can try food and not like it literally just don’t be disrespectful

[@pimpincodax8128]

True bro

[@LadyBlandy]

This got me😫 Thanks for this🤝

[@WhenYOUhearmyname]

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[@MadisonFalcoFoods]

Such a great point People try to be entertaining but it’s rude

[@Maya-yp2ey]

I feel this too!

[@JayEhEnEaTee]

Emmy needs to win a Webby Award! She demonstrates what culture appreciation is by educating herself and her audience of the foods she is making. I appreciate her objective and descriptive language when talking about food as it leaves less biased opinions of like or dislike out of conversation. If anything her language used has more positive connotation, giving the respect and gratitude each food deserves as it each dish has nurtured and fulfilled the stomachs and souls of many people around the globe. ❤

[@themaineone2984]

I’m Liberian American and your Fufu looks just like how my mom makes. It’s simply amazing in African Pepper Soup.

[@latoya655]

I'm making that tomorrow 😋😋😋 Gotta get me a hen

[@privateaccount9192]

me too bruv my favorite food is atteke or however you spell it tho but i do love fufu

[@dayday_playzz7480]

Ur mum obviously does not know how to make it.

[@WhenYOUhearmyname]

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[@babyramses5066]

Hey u guys make good jolof @Liberians

[@lylyicing]

I’m from cameroon 🇨🇲, I’m soo impressed with you ❤️ This is one of my childhood favorite meals

[@emmymade]

Thank you. 🧡

[@yolir.u9452]

🇨🇲💖

[@lounakin]

I grew up with people from cameroon and got to eat manioc and ndolé on a regular basis. Absolutely delicious food!

[@lylyicing]

@@lounakin mmmm I love ndole!!

[@patriciasanchez8449]

@@lylyicing what's ndole?:) I have never tried fufu or the stew but have always wanted to!!

[@songasinger6903]

I love how educational and respectful Emmy is! She never blows things out of proportion or over exaggerates like you see so many doing! Love her so much!

[@eid6584]

AAAAAHHH THE HAPPINESS WHEN I FELT SEEING THE TITLE. I WAS LIKE 'IS THIS A DREAM, THERE'S NO WAY EMMY IS GONNA TRY AFRICAN FOOD,' BUT NOPE HERE I AM. AND SHE'S EATING FUFU WHICH IS LITERALLY MY FAVORITE. I- IMMA CRY ILY

[@SamsExotics]

This is so cool! My Dad is from Ghana, and made this all the time growing up! 🇬🇭 Fun Fact: In Ghana, it's very rude to eat with your left hand, as that hand is for wiping your butt.

[@Alex-cb2gf]

I won't go to Ghana. I'm left handed.

[@gloriafrimpong17]

ive gotten in trouble so many times for using my left hand to give my parents' something

[@AndrewAce.]

My Dad is also from Ghana. He always told me the same thing, lmao. But I never much liked using my hands for Fufu, I would always eat with a big spoon instead. Maybe it's because I'm from Canada.

[@charlie6923]

@@Alex-cb2gf Came here to say this

[@Heevvyy]

That’s cool I never knew that Ghanaians eat fufu too I’ve only see Congolese people eat it

[@frekimun]

If anyone wants to see more African cooking, I highly recommend Babatunde from Africa Everyday - he often does traditional recipes or attempts to make traditional English recipes from what he can find in local markets.

[@WhenYOUhearmyname]

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[@alexjames9942]

Emmy is my G.. she's the epitome of the best of the polite and respectful culture from Japan. She's just gentle and pure. Reminds me of my wife 💯😊

[@alecwinner]

It's the littlest thing but for some reason whenever you move out of frame and the little text pops up on one of the things in your background, like the 'red' for today, idk, it makes me smile

[@ah7910]

I love those moments too. Although I genuinely hate it when she burps. It feels like she’s trying to be edgy or cool or something. If I’m eating while watching her videos and she burps, I get so close to unsubscribing.

[@mnmnnmm]

@@ah7910 bruh its natural, relax buddy

[@GayLuigi333]

@@ah7910 how is burping edgy...?

[@Kaity11]

@@ah7910 what?

[@AnimeAde]

We can really always count on Emmy to appreciate any culture 🥺💜

[@silverestsky]

Your so respectful💕. More than my own people trying the food of our ancestors😔. Thank you

[@flames45]

I'm going to try this recipe and I've looked online but i want to make a really traditional fufu but ultimately a African person's favorite stew/soup paired with fufu recipe but I don't know where to look do you have any recommendations?

[@Boonies]

Omg right! It’s so embarrassing seeing black people disrespecting their own, they don’t do it to any of race but when it comes to Africa it’s a laughing stock to them. silly

[@ayomade7496]

@@flames45 if you have an african store in your area they will usually have all the ingredients.

[@flames45]

@@ayomade7496 Problem is, is i don't know where to start with the pepper stew i know each person has their fave stew/soup to go with their fufu ;-;

[@SparklesandChampagne0919]

@@flames45 I personally like pondu the most😊.

[@robertwilliams484]

Beautiful! You did a great job explaining everything and doing your research on the food before making it. Ive seen many comments disagreeing with her combining fufu and the okra soup, it may not be traditional, but if you look up other videos like this, you see many people native to the culture that this food stems from, combining it the same way she does. She respected the food, made it as authentic as she could, did her background research which she has many time shown that she does extensively to provide the best outcome, and included her found knowledge to also help teach others, and show that she puts in the work to understand it. So can we please appreciate how beautiful this video was and stop nit picking every little thing you guys can come up with to hate on her video. And appreciate someone else appreciating a beautiful cultural dish.

[@MissSharJBS25]

Casava.... In my country we call it YUCA. We eat it on everything: soups, just boiled with salt, fried, also make ENYUCADOS, which is like a cheese popper, but we use the YUCA to make the dough.

[@crazeekiwi1]

I love cassava! It's delicious fried, also love fried taro

[@evelynblanco9176]

Jaja same here I was impressed to know yuca has an English name xD

[@Mimi-kp1ld]

Wait yuca is cassava? I did not know that. I thought yuca was its actual name.

[@GoldDoubloons_]

@@Mimi-kp1ld me neither and it excites me to know that I can confidently get this at a grocery store! (Where I am, they're known as yuca)

[@charlie6923]

Are enucados similar to pao de queijo?

[@simlover00]

We have okra curry in Pakistan too but we try to cook the slimy texture out of it. It's interesting to see this dish 😁

[@Niniisaac]

BRO THIS STUFF IS FIRE U NEED TO TRY THE REAL TYPE

[@Sashstashreview]

Yeah my grandma says if you take the seeds n inside out it would be slimy

[@GoldDoubloons_]

Can I get that recipe bc I feel like I would like okra more if it weren't for that sliminess lol

[@Misty8097]

Please share the recipe. I would love to try Okra without the sliminess to it.

[@haramlatif8168]

Yeah in Pakistan it's a bit different but it's delicious

[@aightbet9810]

as a Ghanaian, I was really joyed to see Emmy’s take of some of our food in a video ! different regions and tribes have their versions and preferences, but the sources were great ! as a Ga we eat it with banku instead of fufu, but honestly its really interchangeable. and yes, it is 100% fine to chew it 😂 I do it all the time lmao

[@aightbet9810]

@bladimir 08 traditionally yeah, I’ve never eaten any stew with fufu, I usually eat with light soup but usually Nigerians do that

[@aightbet9810]

@bladimir 08 yeah that’s basically the only thing I was confused about in the video. Ghanaian recipes with Nigerian style of eating

[@miichelle19]

I eat it with both. They both taste good.

[@naturallymodd3269]

@bladimir 08 No One in Ghana eat fufu with okro soups o okro stew. Charlie fufu goes well with palm nut Soup, peanut butter soup and chicken or meat light soup. Okro soups goes well with banku, kenkey, kokonte and the rest.

[@nia-yl7lq]

@@aightbet9810 I think the confusion comes from the fact that the ‘trend’ is Nigerian however they mention fufu instead of what is traditionally Nigerian, pounded yam with egusi soup/okra

[@omastaste]

KZbin recommend your Channel to me... when I saw the title making fufu and okro stew I was so curious to see how you will make it, and also your reaction to it....to my greatest Surprise you made it so well and enjoyed it...am so happy Keep your positive attitude up

[@WhatWhatChick666]

Emmy defiantly gives honest reviews, I've seen so many people acting so horribly towards other cultures foods, I'd without a doubt try this it looks like a fun experience!

[@WhenYOUhearmyname]

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[@arly803]

You should check out Africa Everyday. He's a small Nigerian youtuber. He shares what it's like to live where he does, and a fair bit of cooking too.

[@timesqu3798]

Thx

[@ashlieabreu4237]

Thank youuu

[@janbonne]

Bless! Thanks for the rec

[@Veziahh]

I made fufu today for the first time and I'm a Filipino! It was so much effort to mix it together 😂 such a workout. It goes great with any soup 🍲

[@gulieluv1364]

Yes We actually eat it with different soups.

[@geriisastar]

I knew I loved your channel for a reason! As a child of two Ghanaian parents I grew up eating and loving this dish. Thank you for the effort you always put into researching foods from different cultures and being respectful. I admit it has been hard to watch other vids making fun of food from my culture and other west African dishes and I wish everyone was as respectful as you! Always a delight to see your reactions to new foods/dishes! Thanks once again Emmy, mush respect!!!!

[@hunnerdayEDT]

My mom doesn't eat meat (only fish), what is a good protein to use in the recipe instead of goat meat?

[@geriisastar]

@@hunnerdayEDTShe can definitely put fish in it. Usually some sort of smoked or fried fish is used. She can also put some prawns or crab in it too. That’s how it is eaten sometimes if we don’t want to use meat.

[@hunnerdayEDT]

@@geriisastar Thanks!

[@kyrunya]

I thought the blender was gonna go crazy when I saw the word “red”. LOL!

[@thecolorfulgecko2200]

me too i lowered my volume LOL

[@GoldenStarXD24]

Yea... I didn’t get it.. why red?

[@imveryreal]

@@GoldenStarXD24 same

[@AKbaby89]

@@GoldenStarXD24 whenever she steps out of frame, they edit in some random word into where she was standing. Not sure why...but it always makes me smile

[@lush4real]

I'm so happy seeing this! I didn't realize how upset it made me when other cultures would turn their noses up to our food. This is an amazing reaction and hopefully can be the norm one day because Ghanaian food is lit! 🥰🥰🥰

[@DennisSchmitz]

Looks good and kinda how I remember it. Going back to Ghana soon and can't wait to eat Waakye again. Really recommending taking a look at this dish as well.

[@saraphinaowusuabrokwaa3077]

And Ghana jollof

[@msreeboo]

Emmy the respect you give to other cultures is why you will always have a genuine audience who adores you! Thank you so much

[@lunaw7962]

Felt the respect and reverence for the culture and food 🙏🏾 loved this so much

[@iWriteWithPride]

I absolutely love how she explains the foods before eating them. Makes me so happy.

[@lindseyowoo4018]

Love that you’ve tried this. I married a Ghanaian and both his parents lived with us and taught me how to cook all sorts of dishes. Just a tip to add- If you cut the okra into chunks/ rounds and boil them first then strain it and add the cooked okra to the stew ( without the water) it’s not nearly as glutinous. Also, if you cut the goat meat down smaller and brown it in a pan first then pressure cook it with ginger, onion, and seasonings it makes a world of difference in the flavor and texture of the meat. Thrilled to learn of a new way of making fufu. I’ve only ever made it with the powder mix but knew of the true method in Ghana. So wonderful to see someone else embrace this culture and their foods. Yayyy for Emmy!

[@annkamk8927]

YESSSS GIRL AND DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH TOO !!! 🔥✨

[@racheal1368]

Right perfect timing or maybe she knew it was and decided to make some African food.

[@IYeahV]

@@racheal1368 she celebrated Juneteenth as well! 💖💖💖💖

[@_erama]

This type of Fufu is Ghanaian and we usually don’t eat it with okro stew but I think our brothers the Nigerians do

[@Etubnuel]

Hm. What is the difference in the fufu? I think the Nigerian fufu is usually fermented, but I don't really know. When eating fufu with nigerians it almost always had plantain in it or cocoyam fufu.

[@_erama]

okay I’m Ghana fufu is typically made from cassava mostly and with either plantains or cocoyams and cooked and pounded in a mortar.We eat this with some soups like light soup,palm nut soup and groundnut soup amongst others

[@aggyei]

In Northern part of Ghana they eat fufu with okra soup

[@xDlauraxP]

I'm from Togo and I love this dish ,it's my favourite stew

[@9517]

Yeah we do and with okro soup , we don't call okro stew , Lol ❤️

[@ninarobinson2255]

In the Dominican culture we put cassava and plantains in a dish called “Sancocho” it’s a soup and it has various amount of other ingredients like calabassa potatoes and corn sometimes carrots including two meats which is chicken and chuck beef that blends so well it melts in your mouth, the cassava(yuca) is also boiled and served with pickled red onions and fried eggs on the side for a morning breakfast!😋 love how blend our beautiful people are! I also love sautéed okra “akra” with rice😍!

[@multidimensionaltreefairy]

The only woman that I can trust to explain the flavor perfectly. I always feel like I’m tasting it with her ❤️

[@qteachai]

if you ever consider try making jamaican dishes that’d be pretty darn cool ! ☺️

[@shelleymatier9922]

This 100% 💚

[@roseleemorgan]

Yes, ackee 😁😁😁

[@kaylabeltify]

@@roseleemorgan i just commented that lol

[@candyipod]

I'd be so hype 😭

[@joesigl3022]

Jamaican brownies!

[@DrawWithGigi]

We have a dish in Haiti that’s similar to fufu, it’s called “tomtom”. It’s made with boiled mashed breadfruit instead of cassava/plantains, and a spicy stew that’s made with fresh seafood and/or dry salted fish and okra which is left whole, so the stew is not as slimy. Small kids love it

[@butterjujunut]

I'm Haitian and I did not know about this! I jave to aakt my Mom about it!

[@speccysquaregolike9629]

That sounds absolutely delicious

[@racheal1368]

In Nigeria we have a candy called tom tom it is hard for me to imagine what the food looks like without thinking about the candy 🤣 🤣 🤣. Here is the candy if you are curious: images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81bhs1r3h-L._SL1500_.jpg

[@DrawWithGigi]

@@butterjujunut you definitely should. It’s delicious and brings back wonderful memories, at least for me

[@DrawWithGigi]

@@speccysquaregolike9629 it is delicious. Also goes to show that we didn’t stray too far from our ancestors as far as cooking goes lol. Dominicans also have a version called “mangu” and it’s made with boiled mashed plantains. It’s more breakfast food for them though, I think.

[@Greeeeeeeeeeee]

Someone asked me why I critiqued other people for trying Fufu as if culture is a trend and I didn’t criticize this. But this is giving so much context and information and it’s being so respectful and really appreciating the people and the culture it comes from and I love that 🥺🥺🥺

[@aliduran7446]

"Beautiful mucilagenous ooze" not a phrase you hear every day lmao I don't know if I could handle the texture but the ingredients all look delicious!

[@rae7864]

Right haha..

[@Hi_Its_LP]

The texture is so foreign to those of us who grew up in western society. It was nice to see you embrace it and really make the texture the center of what makes it so enjoyable! You are a truly lovely person. Thank you for sharing this awesome dish!

[@nolaray1062]

Being from the Deep South, I knew the second she said okra I wouldn’t be able to eat it. 😂 A lot of southern food is actually influenced by African cuisine, so it’s interesting to see how some of those staples vary from the teachings and the times. Okra is just so foreign to my American palette even though I grew up with it. Fuzzy and slimy is not something that sounds like food! But glad to see some ppl can put it to good use.

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

I've heard people say they find Mochi to be kinda gross, but I love it. Sticky rice too. This however is too far for me. Ive always thought it would be cool to raise a kid on every single culture's food

[@nolaray1062]

@@skeetsmcgrew3282 I like Mochi in small quantities and if extremely cold. The second it warms up even a little it does become a chewy texture I can’t handle. But it’s still very delicious!

[@msmiami212]

I can’t imagine not liking the slimy stretchiness of okra. I complain when I make a batch not stretchy enough. It’s definitely one texture that if you grew up on it, you get cravings for it that can’t be quelled by anything else. Other cultures that cook with okra get rid of it’s character by any means.

[@nolaray1062]

@@msmiami212 just not a texture we are used to. Okra is eaten a lot here, but apart from that I can’t think of anything off the top of my head that is like those consistencies.

[@eduardovasconcelos2485]

I loved to know more about African cuisine, it resembles Brazilian food since we have a huge amount of African heritage in our culture. Here in Brazil we use okra and cassava a lot, and specially in my state, Minas Gerais, where we traditionally make Frango com Quiabo (chicken and okra stew) and Caldo de Mandioca (a creamy manioc soup served in the winter to warm up people, specially on seasonal parties). But there's a difference in the preparation methods, we cut off the okra stem (because it's usually fibrous) and then chop it up, some people pre-cook it to reduce the oozy texture before adding it to the dish. And about the cassava, here's a quirk: it's easy to peel it when it's ripe. A way to know if it's ripe? The hard skin peels off easily when the root is better for consumption. You just need to make a shallow longitudinal cut through the skin to the pulp, and then insert your finger between skin and pulp. It will loose the outer layer, it comes right off like an onion. Greetings from Brazil, love your content, you inspire me to cook more and cook better

[@Hazil610]

That's very helpful

[@Hazil610]

Thanks for tip!

[@WhenYOUhearmyname]

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[@gca3956]

Lady, you are a delight to watch! I have been watching you over the years and your respect for cultures and your openess to try new things are so wonderful and inspirational! You go, queen!

[@Ewoklynn]

My husband and his family lived in Nigeria for 10 years while he was a kid and this is just one of the many dishes they learned to cook. Though they make it with beef, okra soup is my fave and also tastes good with steamed rice!

[@GoldenStarXD24]

Okra stew can be made with any meat. I like it with fried fish

[@ScoscobabyOGO]

@@GoldenStarXD24 fish is the best in any soup

[@YuniX2]

@@GoldenStarXD24 This is really good to know because I'd love to try this, but do not like gamey meats at all.

[@sydneyjackson9037]

Girlllllllllll you know I had to click! African food for the culture! Aye!

[@rozannea.1830]

Love how respectful you were and educational in this video! Learning about different cultures while still being positive!!

[@subtitlesonplease]

Chewing is perfectly fine. I’m Nigerian and eat a veganised version of okra soup/stew with pounded yam (a little similar to fufu). I prefer savouring the tastes by chewing. This was a lovely video 😊x

[@jaminwaite3867]

Vegan 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@CaramelChibi]

Hi!! Do you have a vegan recipe you use for okra soup??

[@kaylawaters2691]

@@CaramelChibi Pretty much do the same thing as this but leave out the goat meat and crawfish. I can't remember if she used broth or not but if so, use veggie broth instead of a meat or bone broth.

[@CrazyJodice]

I love how happy she is when she likes it.

[@clintblack5026]

Hello 👋 how are you doing

[@bekahw8704]

That slime pull when you lifted up a spoon of stew was the coolest thing I've seen today.

[@ayomade7496]

I used to pkay with my okra so much as a child.

[@gamyjaye2631]

That’s a lovely way to appreciate other cultures, can you please do Haitian food next time ? 🇭🇹

[@misstelly2821]

She had a series of survival food featuring Haiti’s dirt cookies. I vote for djondjon next!!

[@memoca.]

I've never expected no one making a video about Fufu omg. Im African (from Burkina Faso) and this makes me really happy! Thanks for sharing this to your audience. 🖤

[@Theepiphanyroom]

Emmy watching you discuss, prepare and eat this West African dish warmed my heart so much! Watching you prepare it brought back memories from my own childhood when my Dad would cook for us. I'm so happy you liked it! I love your channel! ❤

[@zakiyyaalmond9160]

The way she roll her hands in the air as if she eats Nato 😄 so cute

[@nualisplace]

Interesting because that's how I have seen West African friends do it as well

[@silverclover21]

4:39 that's why I love pickled okra, it's slimy yet satisfying!

[@onetakuraa]

this was so exciting to watch. she was so appreciative of our culture

[@sohaila9068]

Me from the Caribbean, knowing i don't like okro, cassava or plaintain: interesting

[@jebiusenvy]

I like Cassava and Plantain hate Okra.

[@shaffy856]

I'm Hawaiian and don't eat pork, pineapples, coconut, or spam. We like what we like lol.

[@GayLuigi333]

I’m from Kentucky and I’ve never had cassava except for the one time I had boba tea (and that doesn’t really count) but I do really like plantains. But I’m allergic to okra :/

[@eid6584]

I understand the hate for okra(the texture really weirds me out and it doesn't taste like anything) BUT COME ON PLAINTAIN?!? ITS SOO GOOD ESPECIALLY WHEN FRIED OOO OR BOILED OR PLANTAIN FUFU??!? you're missing out lol

[@audreymay9378]

And that is okay

[@msreen269]

At first, I was like, “oh here we go, another Fufu bandit”... but then I watched it... Amazing, much respect.

[@rastufrusss4986]

I’m convinced Emmy is actually an angel and not a human

[@sajoriseyd8138]

So respectful of all the cultures !!! You are a queen Emmy!

[@roseaddo6103]

Yes 🙌🏽

[@luciaashantewaa3941]

As a Ghanaian who have been watching u for a very long time I say thank you😍🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@mattbedford875]

One day, you're children will be telling their children about their amazing grandma who makes such a wide variety of foods. You're amazing Emmy, I love you so much! ❤❤❤

[@lovacleve9035]

“It’s what is used to make boba” Me, with boba in my mouth: 👁👄👁

[@WhenYOUhearmyname]

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[@IWasBorn2Be]

@@WhenYOUhearmyname stop promoting yourself dude, especially with just a link..if you wanted people to watch you then just ask. People won’t just click a random link.

[@michelleallison2771]

Just letting you know in Ghana we don’t eat fufu with okro stew. Fufu is eaten with soup

[@esthersowah7054]

Some eat it with fufu and some don’t. It depends on the region you live in

[@bettytraore7974]

I'm Ivorian and we eat okra with fufu all the time lol

[@italopez5682]

@@bettytraore7974 here in equatorial guinea we eat okra or okro as we called here with yellow boiled plantain, with fufu and also with rice just how you like it

[@shanicebrown6852]

She could eat it how ever she want too

[@ley5230]

@@shanicebrown6852 yh but she put the Ghanaian flag so Ghanaians r telling her they don't eat like that as they should the person wasn't rude at all pls

[@geridabooyens5910]

Seeing that you are venturing into African dishes, make “Bobotie” from South Africa. I live in South Africa, and we eat this dish frequently.

[@renecilliers5980]

Oh my word YES, Emmy you would love it. It needs Mrs balls chutney as a side

[@zoehanekom4671]

Yessssss!

[@alyyhanna]

Just the way she describes the ingredients and the food itself, makes my mouth water 🤤

[@IndirePolaris]

Not me running to this video the minute I saw the word “fufu” 🏃🏾‍♀️

[@WhenYOUhearmyname]

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[@Tyrapalmer127]

LMAOOO

[@Ivanabelle]

I'm Togolese and growing up okro stew was (and still is) my fave! This makes me so happy! 🥰🥰🥰

[@adjoawi]

Your fufu and okro looks good. However this isn't a combination eaten in Ghana. Okro soup is typically eaten with banku (fermented corn and cassava dough) or sometimes even with rice. Whilst fufu is eaten with soups such as peanut soup, palm soup or light soup (pepper soup)

[@rileyarcozzi2245]

Peanut soup sounds amazing 🤤🤤

[@tricia9049]

Mannn now I need to make another batch of pepper soup sis! 😋🌶

[@yltraviole]

@@rileyarcozzi2245 It really is!

[@marktaylor4977]

its also eaten with Fufu. Not everyone likes sticky banku

[@adjoawi]

@Annia Medina Yes typically you eat it with your hands. You take the fufu and scoop up the soup with it like a spoon. lol but when I have acrylics I eat it with a spoon . If you get powdered fufu no (I personally dont), but when made the other way, whilst boiling the plantain/ yam/ cocoyam you can add a pinch of salt.

[@TiffanyRusell]

You’re so respectfully of other people’s culture and cuisines! A whole ass cutie!

[@gypsysmoke3814]

Emmy please enable closed captioning. Its saying that its not available. EDIT: THANK YOU EMMY! IT'S WORKING NOW. 💕

[@Angeltalksalot]

I love how Emmy is very descriptive!❤️ I’m a picky eater so when she tries things I can imagine how it is and it makes me want to try it , thank you Emmy !!!