Kanda (cassava Fritters With Spicy Tomato Sauce)
Kanda is a popular dish in Central African cuisine, made with cassava and served with a spicy tomato sauce. It's a delicious and filling snack or appetizer that is perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated cassava
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the grated cassava, chopped onion, minced garlic, paprika, and salt.
- Add the all-purpose flour to the mixture and combine well.
- Form the cassava mixture into small patties and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the cassava patties until golden brown on both sides, then drain on paper towels.
- In a separate saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, cayenne pepper, and sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve the cassava fritters with the spicy tomato sauce on the side.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 180 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Large bowl Frying pan Saucepan Paper towels
Tools
Grater Knife Wooden spoon
Serving suggestions
Serve the kanda with a side of fresh salad and a cold beverage for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper to the tomato sauce. You can also customize the fritters by adding chopped herbs or spices to the cassava mixture.
Cost
$8