Fried cassava is a beloved snack in Uganda that is enjoyed by people of all ages. This delicious and crispy treat is made by frying slices of cassava in hot oil until they turn golden brown. It’s a simple and easy dish that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a variety of dips and sauces. To make fried cassava, you’ll need just a few basic ingredients and some oil for frying. In this article, we’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of making delicious fried cassava that is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- cassava
- salt
- cooking oil
- water
- spring onions
- onions
- cassava flour
- royco
- curry powder
Steps to Follow – our Local method.
- Cut your peeled cassava into pieces
- wash your pieces of cassava
- prepare a clean saucepan
- add some cut banana leaves down and water
- then put another banana leaf on top
- add your washed pieces of cassava to your banana leaf
- add salt to your cassava
- add your already washed spring onions to the cassava
- add your chopped onions to the cassava
- carefully fold the banana leaf and cover with other banana leafs
- place your saucepan on a lit charcoal stove and cook till cassava is ready for about 15 minutes
- remove the saucepan from the charcoal stove and remove the cassava
- place the cassava on a clean tray
- place a frying pan on a lit charcoal stove
- add cooking oil to the frying pan
- get a clean bowl
- add some cassava flour to the bowl
- add curry powder to the bowl
- add royco to the the bowl
- add your hot water to the bowl as stir bit by bit till all cassava flour ,royco,and curry powder dissolves
- add some pieces of cassava to your bowl with the mixture and stir well to evenly distrube the mixture to all your pieces of cassava
- remove pieces of cassava from the bowl as you put them on (jjalo)
- put your selected pieces of cassava into the pan with cooking oil
- turn your pieces of cassava in the pan to the other side
- when they are remove them
- keep doing the same to all your pieces of cassava till they are all well fried
- when all ready then serve
In conclusion, fried cassava is a tasty and popular snack in Uganda that is easy to make and incredibly satisfying. With its crispy texture and savory flavor, it’s a perfect snack to enjoy on its own or as a side dish with a main meal. Making fried cassava requires only a few simple ingredients and can be done quickly and easily. By following our step-by-step guide, you can create a delicious batch of fried cassava that is sure to impress. So why not give this Ugandan food a try and indulge in this delightful snack?
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