Brazilian recipe
Crispy Oven-Roasted Mandioca
This classic Brazilian treat features tender, flavourful mandioca with a satisfying golden-crisp exterior, perfect as a snack or side dish.
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Ingredients
1.5 kg mandioca (or 1.2 kg if already peeled)
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Mandioca (often called cassava or yuca) can be found at local markets, large supermarkets, or specialty Caribbean/Latin grocery stores, typically in the produce section or frozen food aisle. Olive oil, salt, and black pepper are standard pantry staples available at any local grocery store or shop.
Preparation method
- Preheat your oven to 220 ºC
- Peel the mandioca roots thoroughly
- Slice the roots into large chunks, about 8 cm long
- Wash the pieces well under running water
- Place the mandioca in your pressure cooker
- Cover with water, ensuring you don't fill the pot more than two-thirds full
- Cover and place over high heat
- Once the pot reaches full pressure and starts to hiss
- Turn the heat down low and cook for 5 minutes
- The pieces should be tender but still firm enough to slice easily
- Turn off the heat
- Let all the steam release naturally before opening the lid
- Drain the water well using a colander
- Allow the pieces to cool slightly so they are safe to handle
- Grease a large roasting tray with half of the olive oil
- Cut the cooked chunks in half lengthwise
- Divide each half into batons about 2 cm thick
- Arrange the batons on the tray in a single layer, making sure they don't overlap
- Drizzle with the remaining olive oil
- Season generously with salt and black pepper
- Roast in the oven for about 40 minutes
- Flip the batons halfway through so they get golden and crispy all over
- Remove from the oven and serve while hot
Observations
This recipe uses a quick pressure-cook method to ensure the mandioca is perfectly soft on the inside before roasting, giving you that ideal crispy finish that everyone loves.
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