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Quick and Easy Jamaican Bammy Recipe | How to Make Bammy from Scratch in Simple Steps

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Jamaican Bammy Flatbread

Cultural Context

Bammy, a traditional Jamaican flatbread made from cassava, has roots in the island's indigenous Taino culture. It is often served with fish or as a side dish, showcasing the versatility of cassava in Caribbean cuisine. Today, Bammy is enjoyed in various forms, reflecting the island's rich culinary heritage and the influence of both indigenous and African traditions.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups cassava
1 cup water
1 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and can mimic the creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

1

Cut cassava into bite-sized pieces for the food processor.

2

Process cassava in the food processor until fine, scraping down the sides as needed.

3

Squeeze out excess liquid from the processed cassava to remove starchy liquid.

4

Let the starch settle and pour off the liquid.

5

Sift the cassava to ensure it is dry and fine.

6

Heat a skillet until hot and oil it lightly with a brush.

7

Form the cassava mixture into flat rounds and place them in the hot skillet to cook.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

gratermixing bowlskilletclean cloth

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-freesoy-free

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

BammyCassava Flatbread

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