Mélange Travel and Lifestyle Magazine February 2021 | Page 98

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Cassava Bread Ingredients

15lbs manioc ( sweet variety ) 1 tbs salt 2 cups water 4 leaves cinnamon or bay leaf

Method

Peel wash and grate the manioc in large bowl . Add water and stir . Squeeze out water using a clean towel .
Place pulp in towel and wring tight , then sit in bowl using a hibichet ( Kalinago shifter )
Add salt and cinnamon . Mix .
Heat frying pan or griddle over open fire . Spread 2 cups of mixture evenly in hot griddle . Compact edge with spatula .
Allow to bake for 3 minutes then press firmly with a flat object ( using bottom of a large enamel cup is very practical )
Leave to settle for 2 minutes then flip over . Bake till golden brown ( about 5 minutes ). Use a dry towel to clean pan and repeat the process .