The Secret to Successfully Making Crispy and Savory Cheese Cassava Fries

Kapanlagi.com - Cassava, the king of tubers, has captured the hearts of many people in Indonesia! In addition to being rich in nutrients, cassava can also be processed into various delicious snacks. One of them is the currently trending crispy cheese cassava fries, with a crunchy texture and savory flavor that tantalizes the taste buds.

However, don’t be mistaken! Although it looks simple, preparing perfectly puffed and crispy cheese cassava fries is not an easy task. Many people find their results unsatisfactory, from cassava that doesn’t puff up to flavors that are lacking. But don’t worry! There is a secret trick from the YouTube account Keluarga Fadhilah that could be your savior. With this method, you can create perfect cheese cassava fries without the need to boil them first. Ready to try?

1. Choosing and Preparing Cassava

Before starting the adventure of frying crispy cassava, the first step that must not be missed is selecting quality cassava. According to netizens who share kitchen secrets, good cassava will crack more easily when fried, ensuring a super crispy final result and free from failure. After successfully finding the perfect cassava, peel and cut it to your liking, then wash it thoroughly to remove any dirt that may be attached.

After that, soak the cassava pieces in room temperature water for about 10 minutes. This soaking process is not just a formality, but a clever trick to gradually soften the cassava. In this way, the cassava will crack more easily when fried, without needing to go through boiling or steaming. Get ready to enjoy crispy and appetizing fried cassava!

2. Frying Cassava Until It Splits

After soaking the cassava, the next step is to drain it so that it is not too wet when dipped into hot oil. While waiting, prepare a pot filled with plenty of oil and heat it over medium heat. Make sure the oil is really hot before adding the pieces of cassava, as this is the key to getting a crispy and appetizing texture.

When the cassava starts to fry and looks split, immediately remove the pieces from the oil. "Fry until the center of the cassava is slightly open like this, then we can lift it right away," said the Fadhilah Family in their tutorial video on YouTube. With this simple tip, you can also enjoy perfect and tempting fried cassava!

3. Soaking Cassava Again with Spices

After frying for the first time, the next step is to soak the cassava again in seasoned water. Add finely crushed garlic, salt, and turmeric powder to the water to give flavor to the cassava. This step is important for the spices to be absorbed perfectly, providing a savory taste that is evenly distributed in every bite.

This seasoned soaking of the cassava should only be done for 5 minutes. The addition of spices during the soaking serves to produce a deep savory flavor and a softer texture.

4. Frying Cassava for the Second Time

After the soaking with spices is complete, drain the cassava and immediately fry it again until it reaches the desired level of crispiness. During this second frying, it is advisable not to flip the cassava too often to avoid breaking it. "No need to flip it so that (the cassava) doesn't break," said Fadhilah in the video.

This second frying will give the desired crunchy texture to the cassava, while the absorbed spices will provide a savory and delicious flavor.

5. Presentation of Fried Cassava with Cheese

After cooking, drain the fried cassava with cheese and serve while still warm. Many netizens are curious and eager to try this trick. In the comments section of the YouTube post by Keluarga Fadhilah, some cassava fans expressed their enthusiasm. "Thank you so much for the recipe.....this is my husband's favorite...," wrote @AyuAyoeOye.

With this simple trick, homemade fried cassava with cheese will taste even more delicious and is ready to tantalize anyone who tries it.

6. Frequently Asked Questions About the Secrets of Crispy Fried Cassava and How Easy It Is to Make

Does fried cassava with cheese need to be boiled first? No, with this trick, cassava does not need to be boiled. Soaking in water and seasoning is enough to make it crispy.

7. How to make fried cassava savory and crispy?

Select quality cassava, soak in water, fry until puffed, soak again with spices, and fry again until crispy.

8. Why does fried cassava with cheese sometimes not puff up?

The cause could be that the cassava is of low quality or the oil temperature is not hot enough. Using a soaking trick can also help it puff up.

9. What spices are used for fried cassava with cheese?

Finely ground garlic, salt, and turmeric powder are used to soak the cassava before the second frying to make it more savory.

10. Can turmeric be replaced with other spices when preparing fried cassava?

Yes, but turmeric helps give an attractive natural yellow color to the cassava.

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