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How to make Buttered Cassava ( Instant Pot ) / How to cook Yuca ( VEGAN Option ) - Episode 2056

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Buttered Cassava

Cultural Context

Buttered Cassava is a beloved dish in Trinidad, often enjoyed as a comforting side. Cassava, a starchy root vegetable, is boiled until tender and then enhanced with butter and seasonings. This dish reflects the Caribbean's love for simple, hearty ingredients that celebrate local produce. Today, it is a staple in many Trinidadian households, often served alongside meats or fish, showcasing the region's culinary traditions.

TrinidadianTTside
40 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 stick butter
chopped onions
chopped pimento peppers
minced garlic
chopped cassava (yucca)
1 packet coconut milk powder
water
complete seasoning
fresh green seasoning

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option while margarine is often less expensive.

1

Put the instant pot on saute mode and press start.

2

Add 1 stick of butter to the pot.

3

Add chopped onions, chopped pimento peppers, and minced garlic; saute for around 2 minutes.

4

Add chopped and cleaned cassava (yucca) to the pot.

5

Season with complete seasoning and mix well.

6

Add 1 packet of coconut milk powder for creaminess (optional).

7

Taste the sauce and adjust salt if necessary.

8

Add water to prevent sticking or burning at the bottom.

9

Turn off saute mode, cover the instant pot, and set to pressure cook mode for 12 minutes.

10

Release the pressure once cooking is finished and open the pot.

11

Add fresh green seasoning and mix well before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashing

Equipment Needed

instant pot

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Cassava with ButterYuca with Butter

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