Side dish
Cassava bread
This recipe makes a simple, rustic cassava bread, sometimes called beiju or casabe, from a mix of farine and cassava flour. It's a flatbread, formed into small disks and then coated in extra farine for a coarse texture. Cooked quickly on a hot griddle until lightly browned, it's a straightforward accompaniment to any meal.
Method
5 steps · 37 min total
- 01
Mix the Dough
In a bowl, combine the farine, cassava flour, and a pinch of salt.
Gradually add the water, mixing until the ingredients come together and form a dough-like consistency.
- 02
Form Disks
Once the mixture is doughy, roll it into small balls. Using the palm of your hands, flatten each ball slightly into a disk shape.
