Fufu is rarely eaten alone. It is almost always paired with flavorful soups such as , Egusi , or Okra Soup . To eat it traditionally, use your fingers to pull off a small piece, create a small indentation, scoop up some soup, and swallow it without chewing.

: It should be smooth, stretchy (drawable), and not overly sticky.

What makes a "good" fufu? According to consumer studies in Nigeria, the best fufu is judged by: