Coconut Cassava Mash
(Puré De Yuca Y Coco)
Cassava, also known as yucca, can be found at many Asian or Latino markets. Paired with ripe plantains and coconut milk, this hearty side is naturally sweet and creamy.
- Average cost/serving: $2.00
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
Recipe Source: https://eatfresh.org/recipe/side-dish/coconut-cassava-mash/
Ingredients
- 2 Cassava medium fresh or frozen, about 1 pound
- 3 Plantains medium-ripe, or 4 Plantains Green (under-ripe)
- 1 1/2 cups Coconut Water 12 ounces
- 1/4 cup Coconut Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Peel fresh cassavas with a sharp knife, or thaw frozen ones completely. Cut them into large chunks.
- Place cassava in a pot, and add water until the cassava is half covered. Bring to a boil; cover tightly, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the plantain, coconut water, coconut milk, and salt. Bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered until cassava is soft and water absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir a few times.
- Mash them to desired smoothness, and serve warm.
Serving Size: 1 cup