Easy
Cape Verdean
Bolinho de Mandioca
Cape Verdean cassava fritters - crispy outside, fluffy inside.
35
Total Minutes
15
Servings
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
20 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
Ingredients (7 items)
2.00 lbs
Cassava
peeled and grated
1.00 cup
Coconut
grated fresh
0.50 cup
Sugar
2.00
Eggs
beaten
1.00 tsp
Salt
1.00 tsp
Baking powder
3.00 cups
Oil
for frying
Instructions (6 steps)
1
Mix grated cassava with coconut and sugar.
2
Add eggs, salt, and baking powder.
3
Form into small balls with hands.
4
Heat oil to 350°F for deep frying.
5
Fry fritters until golden brown, 5-6 minutes.
6 minutes
6
Drain on paper towels and serve warm.