Bammy

Name: Bammy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 2 cups cassava flour (yuca flour); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup water; 2 cups vegetable oil

Crispy golden cassava bread cakes, a traditional Jamaican staple served as an appetizer or side dish. Often paired with dips or served with breakfast.

30 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

JamaicanAppetizerStovetopVegetarianGluten-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups cassava flour (yuca flour)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup water
2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Mix 2 cups cassava flour (yuca flour) and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl.
2

Slowly add 1/2 cup water, stirring until a dough forms. The dough should be crumbly and hold together when pressed.
3

Divide dough into 8 equal portions and shape each into a flat cake about 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick.
4

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F.
5

Carefully place 2-3 cassava cakes into the hot oil at a time.
6

Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
7

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
8

Serve warm, optionally with hot sauce, lime, or your favorite dip.

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Questions

What is Bammy?

Crispy golden cassava bread cakes, a traditional Jamaican staple served as an appetizer or side dish. Often paired with dips or served with breakfast. This reference files it under Jamaican appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 30 minutes start to finish.

How hot should the oil be for Bammy?

For Bammy, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 4. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

How do I know when Bammy is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until golden brown and crispy.

How many calories are in Bammy?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 220 calories, with 2 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 360 mg sodium.

Can I freeze Bammy?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Bammy within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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