The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) in St. Lucia has published a cookbook featuring 25 original cassava recipes, and who knew the starchy staple could be prepared in such sweet and savoury ways! These Cassava Pancakes by Lisa Hunt-Mitchell are a great twist on a borrowed Caribbean breakfast favourite.
- 1 1/4 cups mashed cassava
- 1/2 cup cassava flour
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 Tbsp. oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar or other sweetener
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 2 tsp. grated ginger
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. vanilla essence
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
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In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and cinnamon.
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Make a well in the center of mixture and pour in milk, essence, eggs, oil and ginger; mix until smooth.
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Heat a non-stick pan over low heat and pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan.
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Turn when bubbles form on top of the pancake, cooking the other side until golden brown. Repeat until batter has been used up.
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Serve with your choice of local fruits.
Browse more original cassava recipes from the book in the free digital copy right here!
