Jamaican Bammy (Cassava Cakes)
Cassava cake is a great tasting staple that is made with cassava. Bammy is 100 % natural and vegan. Bammy is a type of Jamaican flat bread made with grated cassava, dipped in coconut milk and fried to agolden brown perfection.
Equipment
- Mortar
- Grater
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cassava (grated )
- ¾ - 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup coconut milk (organic)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional (only if you want the Bammy on the sweeter side))
- 2 - 3 tablespoon vegetable oil (or ghee)
Instructions
- Using a clean cheesecloth or kitchen cloth, squeeze out any excess liquid from the grated cassava then place cassava in a large bowl. Add salt, sugar (optional) and mix well.
- Heat up a fry pan or skillet on medium heat. Once the pot is hot divide the mixture into 8 circles, add oil to frying pan and fry each circles.
- Begin to flatten dough and form in a circular motion using the back of a spoon. Make sure all the parts of the mixture are oiled.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until lightly brown. (You may have to do so in batches)
- Submerge cassava cakes (bammy) in coconut milk for about 15-20 minutes
- Remove and lightly pat dry using a clean cloth or paper napkin
- Refry or grill on both sides for another 4-5 minutes until golden brown or according to preference.
- Serve Warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg