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.
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
- In a large pot, boil the cassava chunks in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- Mash the cooked cassava until smooth, then shape into small balls.
- In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper. Roll the cassava balls in the flour mixture until coated.
- 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.
- 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