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I CAUGHT THE BAMMY LADY IN ACTION! HOW BAMMY IS MADE. HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN BAMMY

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Jamaican Bammy

Cultural Context

Bammy is a traditional Jamaican flatbread made from cassava, a root vegetable that is a staple in Caribbean cuisine. It is often served alongside fish dishes and is a beloved part of Jamaican culture. Historically, bammy was made by indigenous peoples and has evolved into a popular side dish in modern Jamaican meals. Today, it is enjoyed not only in Jamaica but also in various Caribbean communities around the world, often celebrated for its unique texture and flavor.

JamaicanJMside
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
cassava
water
salt
coconut milk
butter
sugar
lime juice
black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for moisture.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while margarine can be a cost-effective swap.

1

Miss Lana starts by using freshly grated cassava.

2

She spreads the grated cassava onto a baking iron.

3

She adds only salt to the cassava before cooking.

4

The bummy is cooked on the baking iron for about a minute on each side.

5

She demonstrates making a thick bummy and a thin bummy.

6

For the thick bummy, she uses a round part of the baking iron and heats it first.

7

After cooking, she scrapes off the brown part to make it white as possible.

8

Once cooked, she allows the bummy to cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

gratingmixingbakingfrying

Equipment Needed

gratermixing bowlbaking sheetskillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freeplant-based

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

BammyCassava Flatbread

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