Table of contents:
- Tips for safe processing of cassava
- Variations of cassava recipes for a healthy and delicious snack
- 1. Cassava almond milk
- 2. Cheese grilled cassava
- 3. Baked cassava pastels
Indonesian people must be very familiar with cassava. Besides being easy to get, cassava is also healthy and high in carbohydrates. Don't be afraid to hear the word high in carbohydrates just yet. Unlike the simple carbohydrates in rice, cassava contains complex carbohydrates that are high in fiber and low in sugar so that it makes you full longer. So, cassava can be the right diet snack choice. Come on, take a peek at the various delicious healthy cassava recipes below.
Tips for safe processing of cassava
Although healthy and nutrient dense, you still have to be careful when preparing and processing cassava. Cassava that is not processed until it is fully cooked can cause cyanide poisoning, if you eat it in excessive amounts.
So, before rushing into the kitchen to try one of the cassava recipes below, first consider how to properly process cassava so that it is safe for consumption:
- Peel the skin. Peel the cassava skin thoroughly and make sure that no skin remains. The cassava peel contains most of the cyanide-producing compounds. If you eat a lot of this skin, it can certainly be bad for your health.
- Soak in water. Soak the cassava for 2-3 days to ensure the cassava you consume is free from the harmful chemical compounds it contains.
- Cook until well done. Hazardous chemicals are more common in raw cassava. Therefore, it is important for you to cook it until it is completely cooked. There are various cooking methods that you can try, from boiling, grilling, or grilling.
Variations of cassava recipes for a healthy and delicious snack
Some cassava recipes that can be used as a healthy snack for you when you are hungry during a diet.
1. Cassava almond milk
material
- 1 medium sized cassava that has been cut into pieces
- 500 ml almond milk
- 150 ml of water
- 200 grams of brown sugar
- 2 pandan leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Cinnamon powder to taste
- Jackfruit to taste
How to make
- Add water, brown sugar, pandan leaves, and salt. Cook until boiling or brown sugar dissolves as a whole.
- Add the cassava and cook until it's slightly tender over medium heat.
- While stirring constantly, add the ground cinnamon and almond milk to the pan. Wait until all ingredients are cooked.
- Serve in a bowl and add the jackfruit on top.
- Almond milk cassava is ready to be served.
2. Cheese grilled cassava
material
- 2 medium pieces of cassava that have been peeled and washed
- 2 cloves of garlic, grind until smooth
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried organo
- Pepper to taste
- Salt for a sip
- Olive oil to taste
How to make
Cut both ends of the cassava and cut it into 2 pieces. Then cut the cassava sticks.
- Soak the cassava for 5-10 minutes. Drain the cassava and steam until slightly tender.
- Season the boiled cassava with salt, pepper, sugar, dried organo, and garlic.
- Prepare a roasting board that has been sprayed with olive oil and arrange the cassava on top.
- Bake in the oven at 200 celsius for 15 minutes or until the surface of the cassava is golden.
- Baked cassava sticks are ready to be served. To make it even more delicious, you can serve these cassava sticks with chili sauce, barbecue sauce, or mayonnaise according to your taste.
3. Baked cassava pastels
Material for leather
- 2 pieces of boiled cassava
- 2 free range chicken
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
Ingredients for filling
- 250 grams of boiled chicken breast
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 3 spring onions
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 4 kaffir lime leaves, finely ground
- Sugar to taste
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- coconut oil to taste
How to make pastel filling
- Cut the chicken breast fillet into small pieces.
- Blend all spices.
- Heat a skillet with two tablespoons of coconut oil.
- Saute all spices until fragrant. Add the chicken breast pieces and cook until done.
How to make pastel skin
- Mash the boiled cassava until it is completely smooth.
- Add salt, unsalted butter and eggs. Stir all the ingredients until they are evenly mixed.
- Prepare a sheet of parchment paper. Brush with a little butter. Then grind the dough until it is thin and then mold it using the glass mouth.
- Place the pastel filling into the skin and fold the dough in half. Then close the edges of the skin by massaging it so that it gets a slightly wavy texture.
- Preheat the oven to 200 celsius. Spread a little coconut oil in the roasting pan and bake for 20 minutes or until the pastel is golden.
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