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Guyanese Cassava Egg Balls

Cultural Context

Guyanese Cassava Egg Balls are a beloved snack originating from the diverse culinary landscape of Guyana. Traditionally made for gatherings and celebrations, these savory treats highlight the use of cassava, a staple root vegetable in the region. They are often enjoyed as a street food or appetizer, showcasing the fusion of indigenous and colonial influences. Today, they are popular in both Guyana and among the diaspora, celebrated for their crispy exterior and soft, flavorful interior.

GuyaneseGYsnack
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
6 organic eggs
cassava
salt
black pepper
green seasoning
scallions

cassava

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potato

Sweet potatoes provide similar texture and flavor while being lower in calories.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal can bind ingredients while being plant-based.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while being a healthier fat.

1

Boil 6 organic eggs in salted water.

2

Peel and boil cassava in salted water for 5 minutes.

3

Mash the boiled cassava until smooth.

4

Add salt and black pepper to the mashed cassava and taste for seasoning.

5

Add green seasoning and chopped scallions to the cassava mixture.

6

Roll the cassava mixture around the boiled eggs to form balls.

7

Fry the balls in hot oil until golden brown.

8

Serve with mango sour.

Cooking Techniques

gratingboilingmixingfrying

Equipment Needed

large potskillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

eggs

Also Known As

Cassava BallsEgg Balls

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