Cassava Pudding Aka “plastic cake”

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories while providing a nutty flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil enhances flavor while being dairy-free.

Peel and wash the cassava (yucca).

Grate the cassava using a grater or blend it for easier preparation.

Add grated cassava to a mixing bowl.

Blend ginger and add it to the cassava mixture.

Add one can of evaporated milk and mix well.

Add coconut milk and mix until incorporated.

Add more evaporated milk to achieve a thinner consistency, if needed.

Add sugar to taste, adjusting for sweetness as desired.

Mix in raisins (about 1 to 1.5 cups) if desired.

Transfer the mixture to a baking pan, placing a baking sheet underneath to catch any overflow.

Top the mixture with butter or margarine.

Bake in the oven at 400°F (204°C) until done.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens