Casabe bread

[Xavier_Onassis]

When I was in Barahona last week, the local motoconcho guy brought some freshly baked casave bread that his aunt made. It was unbelievably good!:laugh:

It was fresh, warm and still moist and a little bit chewy. I was so inspired that I bought a couple of big yuca roots to see if I can make some for myself. All it takes is a grater, some cheesecloth and a bit of salt, and a goodsized skillet.

I have tried yuca fritters (with a bit of onion and egg) and they were great!

Those Tainos were onto something.

 

[bronzeallspice]

I know what you mean, I can't stop eating arepitas de yuca, they're so good!

 

[Riva_31]

When I was in Barahona last week, the local motoconcho guy brought some freshly baked casave bread that his aunt made. It was unbelievably good!:laugh:

It was fresh, warm and still moist and a little bit chewy. I was so inspired that I bought a couple of big yuca roots to see if I can make some for myself. All it takes is a grater, some cheesecloth and a bit of salt, and a goodsized skillet.

I have tried yuca fritters (with a bit of onion and egg) and they were great!

Those Tainos were onto something.

but tell us, did you make it and if was good cazabe please.

 

[Chirimoya]

Most people don't bother making it as it is sold everywhere in the DR - supermarkets, colmados, but here's Aunt Clara's recipe:
Casabe (cassava bread)

 

[dv8]

no way in hell. i like casabe. but to make it looks like so much work. it's better to nap!

 

[Xavier_Onassis]

I will let you know after I try it. Thanks for the recipe.

 

[pelaut]

For a quick and simple pizza:

1. use casabe al ajillo (garlic casabe) — Guaraguano is best
2. spread on some sauce (Victorina condimentada is best), a little wet so it softens the casabe
3. top with shredded queso de hoja (leaf cheese, same as mozzarella in Italy)
4. garnish with oregano, basil, garlic
5. add a spiral of olive oil, and sprinkle with Parmasano.

Pop it into the microwave, or if you want it browned, bake it under the broiler.