Banana and Cassava Packets

Moukat

Preparation info
  • Yield:

    15 packets

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      3 hr

Appears in
Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking - 125 Recipes from the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Ocean Islands

By Von Diaz

Published 2024

  • About

These banana-cassava packets have a delicate flavor with a subtle sweetness. They can be enjoyed as a dessert or served alongside savory dishes.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb [455 g] cassava, grated, fresh or frozen and thawed
  • 1 large banana leaf (see

Method

Place the grated cassava on a clean kitchen towel, wrap it tightly, and place it in a large strainer set in the sink or over a bowl. Let drain for 30 minutes. Set a heavy object on top to extract as much moisture from the cassava as possible.

Once most of the moisture has been removed, place the cassava on a baking sheet and fluff it with your hands. Allow it to air-dry on the counter f