Tips to Make Cassava Perfectly Blooming and Soft in Texture

Kapanlagi.com - Cassava, a tuber that is often processed, especially in the form of fried cassava which remains a favorite snack with a savory taste and a crispy texture, stimulates the appetite.

Usually, fried cassava is sold in various places, but it doesn't hurt to try making it at home. To make it bloom and have a soft interior, cassava usually needs to be boiled first. It doesn't need to be cooked too long, just boil it until half-cooked, then drain and fry in hot oil.

Although this method makes the cassava soft, the frying process can take longer. For those who want to avoid complexity, you can follow the recipe and guide shared by TikTok user @zafaranierohman. In one of his videos, he shows that cassava doesn't need to be boiled before frying. However, this netizen has his own way.

Find out more information, summarized from one of TikTok users, @zafaranierohman, on Friday (15/12/2023).

1. Step 1

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Perform the peeling and washing process of the cassava to be processed. After the cassava is clean, cut it into small pieces. Then, apply the drying process.

2. Step 2

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Prepare the ground spices consisting of 3 cloves of garlic and 1-2 teaspoons of salt. Grind both ingredients until evenly and smooth. Then, add the ground spices to a container containing 1 ½ liters of water, stir until well mixed. Set aside for a moment.

3. Step 3

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Next, place the pieces of cassava in a steamer pot. After arranging them separately, cover the pot and steam until the cassava is cooked.

4. Step 4

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After the cassava is cooked, take it out and soak it in the prepared seasoning. Let it sit for a while until the cassava slowly expands naturally.

5. Step 5

After it has expanded optimally, lift and drain each piece of cassava. Without adding any additional seasoning, put the cassava directly into the preheated hot oil.

During the frying process, use medium heat on the stove. Make sure to flip the cassava to cook evenly. Once it turns golden brown, lift and drain the fried cassava.

Having been steamed and soaked in the seasoning water, the fried cassava looks perfect. However, when cut open, the texture inside remains soft.

6. Why Should Cassava Be Soaked First?

Before steaming or boiling, cassava can be soaked first to speed up the cooking process. The soaking time can be adjusted to around 15 minutes or according to needs.

7. Can Cassava Be Consumed Directly?

A study from Frontiers in plant science (2017) suggests avoiding the consumption of raw cassava due to the presence of cyanide toxins that can be fatal. Another study states that cassava can absorb soil toxins if grown in industrial areas.

8. Is Cassava Good for Gastric Acid Sufferers?

In addition to being believed to relieve symptoms of gastric acid and other stomach diseases, cassava also has other rich benefits. Some of them are: 1. Good for dieting because despite being high in carbohydrates, cassava is low in fat and cholesterol.

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