Tricks for frying cassava so it's crispy and crispy with one kitchen ingredient

foto: TikTok/@recipebyalmaa

Many people do not know the right way, so the fried cassava produced can be hard, not cracked or tasteless.

Brilio.net - Cassava can be processed into various delicious dishes such as layer cake, croquettes, lemet, suwut, talam cake, combro, kolak, to simple fried cassava. Fried cassava is often a favorite snack because of its delicious taste. With the right tricks, cassava can be crispy, cracked, and savory.

However, many do not know the right way, so the fried cassava produced can be hard, not cracked, or bland. One common trick is to fry the cassava twice. After being fried half-cooked, the cassava is removed, left for a while, then fried again until cooked. If you don't want to use this technique, there is another trick that is also effective. This trick was shared by netizens on the TikTok account @recipebyalmaa, who used one kitchen ingredient to make fried cassava cracked and crispy.

"It tastes really good, masyaallah, you must try it!" he wrote, quoted by BrilioFood from TikTok @recipebyalmaa on Monday (27/1).

First, peel and cut the cassava first. Next, wash the cassava until clean. If the cassava is clean and white, boil the cassava in boiling water for a few minutes until half cooked. While waiting for the cassava to boil, you can prepare the spices.

photo: TikTok/@recipebyalmaa

The netizen familiarly called Alma explained, you can use any seasoning according to taste. However, this time she chose to use a fine seasoning from various spices, so that the processed fried cassava is savory and fragrant. She uses fine seasoning from garlic, coriander, salt, flavoring, and pepper powder.

After the spices are ready and the cassava is half-cooked, soak the cassava in a bowl of water. However, so that the cassava can crack, the soaking water must be added with one more kitchen ingredient, namely ice cubes. Also add the ground spices to the cassava soaking water, stir well, and let stand for 1 hour.

photo: TikTok/@recipebyalmaa

After that, drain the cassava and fry it in hot oil until it turns brown. Turn the cassava occasionally so that it cooks evenly. When the cassava looks brown and crispy, remove and drain the cassava before serving.

photo: TikTok/@recipebyalmaa

Even though it is fried, cassava still has various health benefits. Cassava is rich in complex carbohydrates that provide sustainable energy. The fiber content in cassava also helps smooth digestion and makes us feel full longer. In addition, cassava contains vitamin C, vitamin B complex, and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron which are important for the body.

To get optimal fried cassava results, the selection of raw materials is very important. Choose fresh cassava with the following characteristics: brown and clean skin, no black spots or patches, not soft or watery when cut, and the inside is pure white without brown spots. Avoid choosing cassava that is too old because it usually has a hard and woody texture.

Fried cassava can be served in various ways to add to its deliciousness. Some variations of presentation that can be tried include:
- Sprinkled with Balado seasoning for a spicy, savory taste
- Dipped in soy sauce and chili sauce
- Sprinkle with grated cheese and mayonnaise
- Served with sweet and sour sauce
- Topped with seaweed and teriyaki sauce for a modern twist

(brl/tin)