Everyday meals
Cassava lap-lap (lap-lap au manioc)
A variation of lap-lap where the taro is replaced by grated cassava, lighter and slightly elastic. Wrapped in banana leaves, it bakes in the oven and is best eaten lukewarm.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
- Peel and finely grate the cassava, then mix it with the coconut milk, salt and chopped onion.
- Soften the banana leaves and wipe them dry.
- Place the paste in the centre of the leaves and fold them into tightly closed parcels.
- Bake for about 1 h 20, until the paste is firm.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving lukewarm.
Variations and tips
Sweet version. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and a pinch of cinnamon to the paste.
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Original Ecomely recipe.