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Pholourie

Cultural Context

Pholourie is a beloved snack in Guyana, often enjoyed during festivals and family gatherings. Originating from the Indian diaspora, these spiced split pea fritters reflect the fusion of cultures in Guyanese cuisine. Today, they are popular street food, served with various dipping sauces, showcasing the vibrant flavors of the region.

GuyaneseGYsnack
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 root cassava
onion
shallot
celery
black pepper
fine leaf thyme
garlic
green seasoning
salt
split peas powder
pepper
water

split peas

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: lentils

Chickpeas provide a similar texture and flavor while being lower in calories.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: cumin

Turmeric offers health benefits and a vibrant color, while cumin is more affordable.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat, and jalapeños are often less expensive.

1

Pull out the cassava root from the backyard.

2

Measure the length of the cassava root, noting it is 41 inches long.

3

Prepare to cook breakfast by frying cassava balls with hot mango sauce.

4

Pressure cook the cassava in a quick pot and strain it.

5

Place the strained cassava in a pan with onion, shallot, celery, and black pepper.

6

Add fine leaf thyme to the mixture.

7

Mash the cassava until soft.

8

Mix in garlic, green seasoning, salt, and split peas powder into the mashed cassava.

9

Shape the mixture into small balls for frying.

10

Heat oil for frying the cassava balls until the oil is hot.

11

Fry the cassava balls until they are golden brown and cooked through.

12

Check the texture of the cassava balls to ensure they are soft inside.

Cooking Techniques

blendingfrying

Equipment Needed

quick potpan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

PholouriPholourie balls

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