πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ Ugandan Cuisine

Ugandan Steamed Cassava

Boiled Cassava Root

Prep Time 30 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 257 kcal

Peeled cassava roots boiled until tender and served with groundnut sauce or tea, a simple but essential Ugandan staple food.

Ingredients

  • 4 large cassava roots
  • Water for boiling
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel cassava roots with a sharp knife, removing all the brown skin and any pink or fibrous layer beneath.
  2. 2 Cut into three-inch pieces and remove the woody central core from each piece.
  3. 3 Place in a large pot, cover with cold water, add salt, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. 4 Reduce heat and simmer for twenty to twenty-five minutes until pieces are tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. 5 Drain well and arrange on a serving plate.
  6. 6 Serve hot with groundnut sauce, tea, or as a side to stews and grilled meats.

Did You Know?

Cassava is called the "drought insurance" crop in Uganda because it survives in poor soil and low rainfall when other crops fail.

From The Culinary Codex — http://theculinarycodex.com/dish/ugandan/ugandan-cassava/