Pieces of grilled cassava served on a plate
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Grilled cassava

Cassava roots pre-cooked then grilled over coals, with a smoky crust and tender heart.

Category
Side
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Serves
4 people
Level
easy
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Ingredients

  • 1 kg sweet cassava
  • Salt
  • A little oil, optional

Method

  1. 01 Peel the cassava, remove the fiber and cut into pieces.
  2. 02 Boil in salted water until just tender, then drain.
  3. 03 Brush lightly with oil if desired.
  4. 04 Grill over coals until marked and fragrant.
  5. 05 Serve hot with a sauce or chili.

Grilled cassava is both accompaniment and snack, especially near the braise.

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