Mélange Travel and Lifestyle Magazine February 2021 | Page 98

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Cassava Bread Ingredients

15lbs manioc( sweet variety) 1 tbs salt 2 cups water 4 leaves cinnamon or bay leaf

Method

Peel wash and grate the manioc in large bowl. Add water and stir. Squeeze out water using a clean towel.
Place pulp in towel and wring tight, then sit in bowl using a hibichet( Kalinago shifter)
Add salt and cinnamon. Mix.
Heat frying pan or griddle over open fire. Spread 2 cups of mixture evenly in hot griddle. Compact edge with spatula.
Allow to bake for 3 minutes then press firmly with a flat object( using bottom of a large enamel cup is very practical)
Leave to settle for 2 minutes then flip over. Bake till golden brown( about 5 minutes). Use a dry towel to clean pan and repeat the process.