Appetizer for 8
Mbeju Cassava Cakes
Cassava flour, cheese, butter, and milk form soft skillet cakes with crisp edges.
Typical price
$2.82for 4 servings
$0.71 per serving$2.82 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings 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 | 1.5 | $1.33Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.64 | |
Ingredients
- 3 cups cassava flour
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 5 tbsp milk
Steps
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, reserving 2 tablespoons for the skillet.
- Stir the cassava flour, salt, and shredded cheese in a large bowl.
- Mix in the melted butter and milk until a crumbly dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two equal 10-inch rounds.
- Cook each round in a buttered 10-inch skillet over medium heat for 4 minutes per side.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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