Dessert for 20
Cassava Fritters
Boiled cassava mixes with egg, sugar, and baking powder before being shaped and fried until crisp and golden.
Typical price
$0.66for 4 servings
$0.17 per serving$0.66 for 4
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- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 20servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Plantains, yuca, taro$0.89 each typical | 3.25 | $2.85Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.32 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarBaking powder and sodaFlourOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 lb yuca
- water
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- flour (optional)
- vegetable oil for frying (optional)
Steps
- Peel and cut the yuca, then boil it in a large pot of salted water for 25 to 30 minutes until very tender.
- Drain the yuca, remove any tough center fibers, and mash it until smooth.
- Cool the mash for 10 minutes, then mix in the egg, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Shape the mixture into 20 small balls, using a little flour if the mixture feels sticky.
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet to 350 F.
- Fry the fritters in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
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