Delve into the rich culinary tradition of Jamaica by making Bammy, a delightful flatbread made from cassava. This recipe brings the taste of the island to your kitchen with step-by-step guidance. Whether enjoyed steamed or fried, bammy is a versatile dish perfect for pairing with your favorite savory meals.
Ingredients
🏝️ 1 lb Sweet Cassava, peeled and grated
🧂 1/2 teaspoon Salt, for cassava flour
🌴 1 cup Coconut Milk, for soaking bammies
🧂 A pinch of Salt, for soaking milk
🌿 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon, optional for breakfast
🥥 1 teaspoon Sugar, for frying
🛢️ Oil, enough for shallow frying
Instructions
1- Peel and Soak Cassava:
- Peel 1 lb of sweet cassava and wash thoroughly.
- Soak in water for 10 minutes to soften.
2- Grate Cassava:
- Drain the cassava and grate it using the smallest side of a grater.
3- Squeeze Liquid:
- Place grated cassava in a cheesecloth.
- Squeeze out the liquid completely.
4- Prepare Cassava Flour:
- Transfer the grated cassava to a bowl.
- Rub between your palms to achieve a flour-like consistency.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and mix evenly.
5- Shape and Cook:
- Use a mini spring form pan in a dry non-stick skillet over low heat.
- Add 5 spoonfuls of cassava flour mix, forming a 1-inch thick layer.
- Cook for 5 minutes.
- Press down gently with a spoon.
- Remove the pan and flip the bammy.
- Cook for another 5 minutes until golden.
- Repeat for remaining flour.
6- Cut Bammy:
- Slice cooked bammy into four triangular pieces.
7- Soak:
- Mix 1 cup of coconut milk, a pinch of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon in a bowl.
- Soak bammy pieces for 10 minutes.
8- Fry:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add sugar for browning.
- Pat dry the bammy.
- Fry each side for 3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove with tongs.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: Not specified
Equipment:
- Grater
- Cheesecloth
- Mini Spring Form Pan
- Non-stick Skillet
- Whisk
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Tongs
- Spatula
Cooking Tips:
- Ensure cassava is well-soaked and grated finely for a soft texture.
- Adjust cooking times based on heat levels and bammy thickness.
- Carefully manage frying temperature and sugar quantity for perfect browning.
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