Make delicious fried cassava with this easy and simple recipe!
Fried cassava
Preparation time
20
minutes
Cooking time
15
minutes
See how to make this delicious fried cassava with this very easy and simple recipe!
Ingredients
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1 large cassava
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Oil for frying
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Salt to taste
Preparation mode
- Peel the cassava and wash it well to remove any dirt.
- Cut the cassava into pieces approximately 5-7 centimeters long.
- In a large pot, add enough water to cover the cassava pieces.
- Add a pinch of salt to the water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- When the water is boiling, add the cassava pieces.
- Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the cassava is tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the cassava pieces from the water and let them drain in a colander or on paper towels to remove excess water.
- In a deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is hot, add the cassava pieces little by little, carefully, to avoid splashing.
- Fry the cassava pieces until golden and crispy, stirring occasionally to ensure they fry evenly.
- Remove the fried cassava pieces from the pan and place them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Season with salt to taste while they are still hot.
- Serve the fried cassava hot as a side dish with other dishes or as a snack. If you prefer, you can serve it with your favorite sauces, such as seasoned mayonnaise, ketchup or hot sauce.
Source: https://cidadeolimpica.com.br/mandioca-frita/