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

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.

Questions

How long does Bammy keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them 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.

Can I halve or double Bammy?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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