Fried Cassava Fries With Spicy Tomato Sauce

Fried Cassava Fries with Spicy Tomato Sauce is a popular dish in Guinean cuisine, known for its crispy texture and flavorful dipping sauce.

Fried Cassava Fries With Spicy Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 large cassava roots, peeled and cut into fries
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  2. Coat the cassava fries in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Fry the cassava fries in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
  5. Remove the fries from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  6. In a small saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, hot sauce, honey, cayenne pepper, onion powder, and dried oregano.
  7. Cook the sauce over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Serve the fried cassava fries with the spicy tomato sauce for dipping.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
3g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Large bowl Skillet Paper towels Small saucepan

Tools

Knife Cutting board Tongs Measuring spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Fried Cassava Fries with Spicy Tomato Sauce as an appetizer or snack for a delightful taste of Guinean cuisine.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispiness, soak the cassava fries in cold water for 30 minutes before coating and frying.

Cost

$10