Name: Banana and Cassava Packets (Moukat)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: Yield: 15 packets
Cuisine: Seychellois
Ingredients: ¼ tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ¼ cup [30 g] all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 lb [455 g] very ripe bananas, peeled; 1 large banana leaf (see Tip); 4 Tbsp [60 ml] sweetened condensed milk; 1½ cups [360 ml] canned full-fat coconut milk, well shaken and stirred; Coconut cream, for serving (optional); 1 lb [455 g] cassava, grated, fresh or frozen and thawed

Preparation info

Yield:
15 packets

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
3 hr

Appears in

Islas

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