Bammies

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups cassava (yucca), peeled and grated
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water
  • Vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cassava and salt.
  2. Add the water, a little at a time, until a dough forms.
  3. Divide dough into 6 pieces.
  4. With your hands, flatten each piece until it is about 6-inches in diameter.
  5. Grease a medium skillet with a coating of vegetable oil and put over medium heat.
  6. Place one piece of dough in the skillet.
  7. When the bammie's edge starts to pull away from the side of the pan, after about 5 minutes, flatten the dough again with a spatula and turn over.
  8. Cook for another 5 minutes or until golden brown
  9. Repeat with the remaining five pieces of dough, adding more oil to the skillet when needed.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

156 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.3g 1% DV
Total Fat 13.3g 17% DV
Carbs 9.5g 3% DV
Fiber 0.5g 2% DV
Sugar 0.4g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9838.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 71.3mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 205mcg 23% DV
Vitamin C 5.2mg 6% DV
Calcium 14mg 1% DV
Iron 0.2mg 1% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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