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Abacha Mmiri (Soaked Cassava Flakes)

Serves 1

Abacha mmiri (literally "water cassava flakes"), also known as bobozee, is a Nigerian snack prepared from cassava.

Suits: Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian. Allergens named in the ingredients: Peanuts. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

  • 1 tuber of cassava
  • 1–2 teaspoons salt, to taste
  • ½ cup fresh coconut pieces
  • ¼ cup palm kernel
  • ¼ cup roasted groundnuts

Method

  1. Peel the cassava, then cut into slices 1 cm thick. Rinse well.
  2. Boil the cassava in a large pot of water until cooked through.
  3. Soak the cooked cassava in fresh water overnight. The next day, drain away any remaining water and rinse the cassava well.
  4. Season the cassava to taste with the salt.
  5. Serve the cassava with the coconut, palm kernel, and roasted groundnut.