Casabe

Name: Casabe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Dominican
Ingredients: 3 lbs yuca root (cassava), peeled, grated; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)

Crispy cassava bread made from yuca root, a trending Dominican traditional staple that is gluten-free, versatile, and delicious when served warm and fresh.

45 minMediumServes 8160 cal/serving

DominicanSideStovetopVegetarianGluten-Free

Ingredients

3 lbs yuca root (cassava), peeled, grated
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)

Instructions

1

Peel 3 lbs peeled, grated yuca root (cassava) using a food processor or box grater.
2

Place grated yuca root (cassava) in a fine mesh strainer or clean kitchen towel.
3

Press firmly to extract as much liquid as possible. The yuca root (cassava) must be very dry to make proper casabe.
4

Transfer pressed yuca root (cassava) to a bowl and mix in 1/2 tsp salt.
5

Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly oil the surface with 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking).
6

Take about 1/2 cup of the yuca root (cassava) mixture and form into a ball. Place on the hot skillet and flatten with a spatula into a thin, even disk about 8 inches in diameter and 1/8-inch thick.
7

Cook 3-4 minutes on the first side without moving it, until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
8

Carefully flip the casabe and cook 2-3 minutes on the second side until golden and cooked through.
9

Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly. The casabe will crisp up further as it cools.
10

Repeat with remaining mixture. Serve warm as a side dish or bread substitute.

Questions

How long does Casabe 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 Casabe?

Yes. As written it serves 8. 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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