Cassava Fritters
Great appetizers or side dishes, these fritters are crispy and filling.
Ingredients
- 1 medium/large cassava (yuca)
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 tbsp. chickpea flour
- salt and pepper, to taste
- chili flakes, to taste
- sunflower or vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Start by cutting off the ends of the cassava, you can throw these away. Then cut the remainder crosswise into lengths that are about 15cm long so that you have large cylinder pieces. Next, you should peel the cassava using a sharp knife or potato peeler. The skin is pretty tough, so don't be afraid to put some effort behind it.
- When the skin is removed, it's time to cut away the outside pieces so that you can throw away the fibrous center of the vegetable. When you've prepared the cassava appropriately, it's time to grate it into a large bowl and toss in the remaining ingredients. Mix using a wooden spoon until you have a rough batter/dough.
- Take some of the dough and form a fritter that is about 6cm in diameter. Set aside and continue forming fritters until you've used up all of your dough. While you're making the fritters, heat the oil in a fryer or pan over medium heat. When the oil is to temperature, begin frying the fritters 2-3 at a time for about 5-7 minutes on each side. You want them to be golden brown and crispy.
- Last, remove from the fryer and allow to cool on a plate with paper towels. Serve with tomato salsa, sour cream, or other toppings of choice and enjoy!