Pan Fried Cassava Bread

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 13 minutes
Serves: 2
Country: Jamaica

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 cup fresh *cassava meal
* 1 1/2 tsps. all purpose flour
* 1 tsp. baking powder
* 1 Tbsp. sugar
* 1 medium egg
* 3/4 cup milk
* 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
* 1 tsp. lime juice

METHOD / DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix together all dry ingredients, then add egg and sufficient milk to produce a thick batter.
2. Stir in oil and lime juice.
3. Pour the batter into a well greased 20 cm / 8" frying pan.
4. Cook over a moderate heat for about 10 minutes, making sure it does not burn at the bottom, turn over and cook for a further 3 minutes.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

Serve cold. This recipe may be made without sugar and can serve as a savoury accompaniment to any meal.

RECIPE NOTES:

*Cassava is a staple found in Africa and the Caribbean. It has a starchy texture and is used to make the famous Jamaican bammies.