Fried Cassava Balls With Hot Sauce

Fried Cassava Balls with Hot Sauce is a popular snack in Sierra Leone, known for its crispy exterior and soft, starchy interior. This recipe combines the earthy flavor of cassava with the heat of hot sauce for a delicious and satisfying treat.

Fried Cassava Balls With Hot Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs cassava, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Hot sauce for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, boil the cassava chunks in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  2. Mash the cooked cassava until smooth, then shape into small balls.
  3. In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper. Roll the cassava balls in the flour mixture until coated.
  4. In a deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the cassava balls in batches until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Serve the fried cassava balls with hot sauce for dipping.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
5g
Protein
2g

Supplies

Large pot Shallow dish Deep skillet Paper towels

Tools

Knife Vegetable masher

Serving suggestions

Serve the fried cassava balls with a side of coleslaw or a refreshing cucumber salad.

Tips & tricks

For extra heat, drizzle the hot sauce over the fried cassava balls before serving.

Cost

$5