Coconut Cassava

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika offers milder heat while being more affordable.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley provides a similar flavor profile and is often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity and is often cheaper.

Wash and peel the cassava.

Grate the cassava using the fine side of the grater.

Remove about 90% of the moisture from the grated cassava using a cheesecloth or cotton cloth by squeezing it over the sink.

Put the grated cassava in a bowl.

Add 1 cup of coconut flakes, a pinch of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to the bowl.

Mix everything together.

Add the mixture to a frying pan without oil and flatten it with a spatula.

Wait until the bottom side is brown, then flip to cook the other side.

Cooking Techniques

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