Have some leftover boiled cassava? Put it to good use and make these delicious little bread patties! Today’s recipe is for a quick and easy Cassava Bread (Pão de Mandioca). It’s made right in a skillet with just a few simple ingredients, requiring minimal effort. It’s not only tasty, nutritious, and healthy, but it’s also incredibly satisfying. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients for Cassava Bread:
- 1 large egg;
- 1 cup boiled cassava (mashed);
- 2 tablespoons oat flour;
- Salt to taste;
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil;
- 1 teaspoon baking powder.
How to make Cassava Bread:
- In a mixing bowl, lightly beat the egg until smooth;
- Add the mashed cassava to the egg and mix well;
- Stir in the oat flour until fully incorporated;
- Season with salt and add the olive oil;
- Mix everything thoroughly;
- Gently fold in the baking powder until combined;
- Pour the batter into a preheated non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and cook until golden brown on one side;
- Flip carefully and brown the other side. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions:
Once ready, slice it in half and add your favorite fillings. Some great options include halloumi-style cheese, ham, mozzarella, tuna, or shredded beef. For an even better texture, pop it in a sandwich press until the cheese is melted and gooey.
A Little About Cassava:
Cassava is native to Brazil and boasts immense genetic diversity, with thousands of different cultivars documented in the region. It is a hardy, resilient plant capable of thriving in various tropical climates and soil conditions, making it a staple food source across the globe (Source: Wikipedia).
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