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Sunday, December 22, 2013

Unexpected Side of Fries



What's going on peeps? I hope you're all getting into the festive mood. The weather actually has a slight chill to it and the Christmas music is playing everywhere. To continue the theme of entertaining, I want to share a super simple side dish with you. You can add it to buffets, serve it with a steak or just as a snack for pop up guests with a delicious dip. Its Cassava Fries!

I think I have always loved cassava. In Barbados its most famous appearance is probably in Cassava Pone (which I will admit I am a tad bit addicted to) but this delicious root is far more versatile than we may think.


Cassava is also called manioc and yuca. Some other dishes you can create are cassava casserole (like scalloped potato) , bammy/bami  (Jamaican Cassava Flat Bread) and Cassava soup.


So here is the recipe:

Cassava Fries


1lb cassava (peeled and cut into 4" sticks)
Oil for frying 
Salt and Pepper to taste
Boiling water for par- cooking

Method:

In a pot, boil water add salt and cook cassava until fork tender.
Once cooked, drain and allow to cool.
In a skillet heat oil until it bubbles when a sprinkle of flour is added to test it.
Fry cassava until golden and crispy. Remove from oil, drain and season with salt and pepper. 


These are absolutely delicious and a welcome change to a typical menu. I hope you guys give them a try. 

Happy Cooking! 



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