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Ingredients
- 800 g sweet cassava
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1 garlic clove, pounded
- 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp flour
- Salt and pepper
- Oil for frying
Method
- 01 Peel the cassava, remove the central fiber and cut into pieces.
- 02 Cook in lightly salted water until very tender, then drain well.
- 03 Mash the cassava while still hot and let it cool slightly.
- 04 Mix in the onion, garlic, chives, egg and flour. Season with salt and pepper.
- 05 Form small croquettes with lightly oiled hands.
- 06 Fry in batches until golden, then drain on absorbent paper.
These croquettes are served hot, on their own or with a chili sauce. Use only sweet cassava meant for eating and cook it thoroughly.
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