MANDIOCA FRITA CREMOSA EU SÓ FAÇO ASSIM

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

Peel and cut mandioca into thick sticks.

Boil mandioca in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain and let mandioca cool completely.

Dust mandioca sticks with cornstarch for extra crunch.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F.

Fry mandioca in batches until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder immediately.

Melt butter in a pan and toss fried mandioca to coat.

Sprinkle with cheese while still hot.

Garnish with chopped parsley and lime wedges.

Serve hot as a side or snack.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens