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.
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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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