Fried or Boiled Cassava

A famous tuber native to Central and South America, widely enjoyed in El Salvador. A tasty snack that's easy to find in any restaurant or food establishment.

El Salvador's fried or boiled cassava is a traditional dish rooted in the indigenous cultures of Central and South America. The preparation and tasting of this emblematic regional recipe is an experience that connects people with their culinary roots.

We invite you to enjoy this exquisite recipe together! We hope you find it delightful and that you feel inspired to try making it at home!

Fried or Boiled Cassava

Appetizers
1 hour
Boiled
4 Servings

Ingredients

Fried or Boiled Cassava

½ pound of Cassava

Water

1 pinch of Salt

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Boil water with a pinch of salt in a large pot. Fried or Boiled Cassava - Preparation - Step 1
Step 2 : Peel the cassava, cut it into large chunks, and cook in the boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes until tender. Fried or Boiled Cassava - Preparation - Step 2
Step 3 : Remove the cassava from the water and cut it into small portions, ready to fry if desired. Fried or Boiled Cassava - Preparation - Step 3
Step 4 : Fry the cassava in hot oil for 3 to 5 minutes if you prefer to enjoy it fried, or serve it hot with toppings like chicharrones or tomato sauce. Fried or Boiled Cassava - Preparation - Step 4

Preparation

Step 1 : In the kitchen, prepare a large pot with water and salt, bringing it to a boil.

Step 2 : Peel the cassava and cut it into large pieces, then place them in the boiling water and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until tender.

Step 3 : Once cooked, remove from heat and cut into small portions.

Step 4 : If you wish to fry the cassava, heat oil in a pan and fry the pieces for 3 to 5 minutes, making sure to cut it into elongated chunks.

Step 5 : Finally, serve the hot cassava with chicharrones, curtido, or tomato sauce, and accompany it with other ingredients to taste.

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