Tricks for boiling cassava so that it splits, becomes soft and tasty even without using salt and garlic

foto: TikTok/@yayasafana12

Boiling cassava is actually easy, just put it in water and boil it until cooked. However, many people get results that are not as expected.

Brilio.net - Cassava is a food ingredient rich in nutrients, including high vitamin C, as reported by medicalnewstoday.com. This vitamin can help improve immune function and collagen production. In order for the nutrients in cassava to be absorbed by the body optimally, it is important to cook it in the right way, one of which is by boiling. According to healthifyme.com, boiling cassava can remove natural toxins, making it safer to consume and other important nutrients can be digested properly.

Boiling cassava is actually easy, just put it in water and boil it until cooked. However, many get results that are not as expected, where the cassava becomes hard and tasteless. To overcome this, some people add salt and sliced garlic to improve the texture and taste.

However, you don't always have to use salt and garlic. There are other ways to make boiled cassava that are soft, tender, and savory. A TikTok user, @yayasafana12, once shared a short tutorial on this method in one of her videos.

Quoted from BrilioFood from TikTok @yayasafana12, Friday (24/1), first prepare the cassava or cassava that is to be boiled. It is better to choose good quality cassava so that the results can crack when boiled. Quality cassava usually has a fairly large size and the skin tends to crack or peel. In addition, quality cassava is also easy to break at the ends.

Next, peel the cassava and wash it thoroughly. While washing, you can scrape the outside of the cassava (which has been peeled) using a knife. This aims to remove the remaining sap that can cause a bitter taste. Once done, rinse again and cut the cassava into several small pieces.

photo: TikTok/@yayasafana12

Next step, prepare a pan. Then fill it with enough water. Then put in the cassava that has been washed and cut into pieces. Make sure all parts of the cassava are completely submerged in water, okay?

photo: TikTok/@yayasafana12

Once done, add the seasoning. In the video, he uses 1 sachet of instant seasoning for fried chicken. Well, this seasoning will make the cassava even more savory and delicious even without the addition of salt or garlic. Stir until the seasoning dissolves and mixes well.

photo: TikTok/@yayasafana12

After that, boil the cassava until it is soft. For maximum results, cover the pan while boiling. The cassava will be soft and cracked in 15-20 minutes. Well, if it is soft and they, immediately remove and drain the cassava.

photo: TikTok/@yayasafana12

Because it is boiled with fried chicken seasoning, this boiled cassava will produce delicious spices. You can eat it straight away as a snack. But you can also process it again, for example by frying it to get crispy cassava.

If you have a stock of cassava at home, boiling it this way can be the right way to process cassava. Guaranteed, the aroma of spices and the savory taste that absorbs into the inside make this boiled cassava suitable as a snack for the family. In addition to snacks, you can also eat it as a substitute for rice. It is very suitable to be consumed with side dishes and vegetable menus.

In addition to choosing quality cassava as mentioned earlier, also pay attention to the color of the cassava flesh which is clean white without black or bluish spots. For storage, raw cassava should be stored in a cool and dry place, avoid humid places because it can accelerate decay. Peeled cassava can last 1-2 days in the refrigerator if soaked in water and replaced every day.

In addition to being boiled with fried chicken seasoning, boiled cassava can be varied in various ways. Some of them are boiled cassava grated coconut with brown sugar, boiled cassava with chili paste, or used as the base ingredient for kolak . These variations can provide a different taste experience while still maintaining the nutrients of cassava.

Although cassava is a safe food to eat, it is important to ensure proper processing to remove the cyanide compounds contained in it. In addition to boiling, soaking cassava in warm water for several hours before cooking can also help reduce cyanide levels. Avoid consuming raw or unprocessed cassava.

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