
Cassava Fritters
Ingredients:
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1 Medium/Large Cassava
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1 Onion, chopped
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3 tbs Chickpea flour (garbanzo bean flour)
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Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
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Chilli Flakes
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Vegetable Oil (for frying)
Directions:
Prep the cassava:
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Cut off the ends of the root.
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Cut or peel off all the waxed brown skin to expose just the white interior of the root.
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Remove the first layer right under the brown skin by cutting lengthwise.
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Cut the round white root into inch long segments.
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Place these in a pot with water and cover.
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Cook until the root softens and begins to turn translucent. (About an hour long)
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Remove the cooked cassava pieces.
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Break them apart further and remove the central rope-like bits.
How to Make Cassava Fritters:
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Grate the cassava into a large bowl and add the chopped onions, seasoning, chilli flakes and gram flour.
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Mix thoroughly.
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Form fritters (patties) approx. 6cm in diameter.
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Heat oil in a large frying pan.
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Fry the fritters on a low/medium heat for 5-8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. You may have to add more oil in between each batch.
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Transfer the fritters into a dish lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
Enjoy with a tomato salsa and fresh mixed salad.