How To Cook Cassava
Where we come from in East Africa fried Cassava or Mihogo as we call it definitely counts as a fun food and quite a treat!
We love cassava cooked in different ways but without a doubt one of our favourite methods of how to cook cassava is fried. We know this is not the healthiest option but eaten once in while with a little drizzle of lemon and chilli sauce this makes a very tasty snack … oh and don’t forget to nibble on some mango alongside it, that’s like the icing on the cake! So so yummy…
How To Cook Cassava
Fried Cassava Recipe
Equipment
- Deep frying pan
- Medium Size Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 Large Cassava
- 2 Cups Sunflower Oil
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 650 ml Hot Water
Instructions
- Wash , peel and then chop the cassava into chunky rectangular shaped chips. Then remove the stingy bit in the middle.
- Place the cassava in a saucepan , add in the water and bring to a boil one medium-high heat. Add in the salt and cover with a lid and cook for about 5 minute and lower the heat to low-medium heat.
- Cook the cassava about 10 minutes until it is tender enough to poke through with a fork and then drain the the water out.
- Set the cassava aside and leave to cool . Now get a deep frying pan, set to medium-high heat and add in the sunflower oil .Once the oil has heated add in the cassava and ideally cook a batch at a time until slight golden brown.
- Remove the cassava from the frying pan and drain onto a paper towel.
- Serve and enjoy this dish with some salad, a little drizzle of lemon and chili sauce!
How To Cook Cassava- Please let us know if you have tried this recipe please share any comments or images through Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest @simpleyummiesfood .
Please also check out our Portobello Mushrooms recipe this makes a very delicious side or starter!
