As far as I can tell, cassava is used in a lot more creative ways in Latin America than I have encountered in West Africa. These stuffed cassava fritters are just one proof of that. They wonderfully combine the crunchy texture …
Yuca bread, sweet, savory, doughy treat
Guilty! I confess, I did not exactly follow the recipe for this yuca bread and the result I obtained was more like a yuca pie, but it was so delicious that it was worth sharing anyway. Aren’t some of the most amazing discoveries made by accident? …
Boiled yam
Boiled yam, like boiled yucca, is commonly used as a side dish in some West African countries because it’s locally grown and often less expensive than other goods such as rice and potatoes. …
Fried yuca: delightful snack and/or side dish
I had never tried fried yucca before gracefully sacrificing myself for the good of Tropical Foodies. This dish exceeded by far my expectations and is ranked at the top of my list of favorite side dishes, right beside fried plantains. …
