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Cassava (Manioc) Patties
33 Min
Medium
This is another healthy snack for the whole family, using cassava. It also includes some vegetables and herbs to add colour, texture and flavour, as well as to improve the nutritional value of the snack.
500 grams
Cassava, raw
1
Carrots, raw
0.5 sprigs
Watercress, raw
2
Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average
2 sprigs
Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw
1
Onions, raw
1 teaspoons
Spices, turmeric, ground
2 tablespoons
Oil, soybean, salad or cooking
2 pinches
Spices, pepper, black
0.5 teaspoons
Salt, table
Instructions
33 Minutes
Step1
15 Min
Cut peeled cassava into big chunks. Boil in a saucepan or pressure cooker till done. Once done, drain and mash into a bowl using a fork or a master.
Step2
5 Min
Prepare the vegetables and coriander as indicated in the ingredients list. Add to the mashed cassava. Add turmeric, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Step3
5 Min
Shape mixture into small rounds and then flatten (between palms) to form patties.
Step4
1 Min
Heat a small amount of oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
Step5
6 Min
Once the oil is hot, add the patties. Cook the patties until the bottom is golden brown (3-4 minutes). Then, carefully turn each patty and cook on the other side until brown (3-4 minutes). Remove from the pan.
Step6
1 Min
The patties can be served with mint chutney (‘chatini la mente’).
Recipe PDF
Download PDFNutrients
Carbohydrates
39.08 g
Energy
214.06 kcal
Fats
5.92 g
Protein
1.51 g
Information per serving