Brazilian recipe
Roasted Cassava (Mandioca assada)
Roasted cassava is a classic Brazilian dish featuring a crispy exterior and a tender interior, perfect as a side dish or snack.
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Ingredients
1.5 kg cassava (or 1.2 kg if already peeled)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Cassava can be found at local fresh produce markets or specialty grocery stores. If fresh cassava is unavailable, frozen cassava (often found in the frozen food aisle of international grocery stores) is a common substitute, though you may skip the pressure-cooking step if it is already pre-boiled.
Preparation method
- Preheat the oven to 220 ºC
- Peel the cassava
- Cut into large pieces approximately 8 cm long
- Rinse the pieces well under running water
- Place the cassava in a pressure cooker
- Cover with water, not exceeding two-thirds of the pot's capacity
- Close the lid and place over high heat
- Once the pressure cooker begins to whistle
- Reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes
- The ideal consistency is tender but firm enough to be cut
- Turn off the heat
- Wait for the pressure to release completely before opening
- Drain the water well in a colander
- Let it cool slightly before handling
- Grease a large baking sheet with half of the olive oil
- Slice the cassava pieces in half lengthwise
- Divide each half into sticks about 2 cm thick
- Arrange the sticks on the baking sheet without overlapping
- Drizzle with the remaining olive oil
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Bake for approximately 40 minutes
- Turn the sticks halfway through the baking time so they brown evenly
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately
Observations
This recipe uses a pressure cooker for the initial step, ensuring the cassava is perfectly tender before it is finished in the oven. This technique creates a beautiful golden crust while maintaining a soft, delicate texture inside, delivering an authentic and flavorful result.
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