Cassava Balls
🌍 Filippijnen⏱ 30 minutes👤 8 servingspinoy desserts
Cassava balls is a popular Filipino dessert made from grated cassava, sugar and lye water. The sticky, steamed balls are traditionally rolled in grated coconut or cheese for a delicious sweet snack.
Ingredients
- grated cassava1 kilo
- white sugar1½ cup
- lye water1 tablespoon
- vanilla1 tablespoon
- food coloringa few drops
- grated coconut or cheeseto taste
Preparation
- 1
Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- 2
Add food coloring to desired color.
- 3
Form balls from the mixture.
- 4
Steam the balls for 30 minutes.
- 5
Roll the steamed balls in grated coconut or cheese.
Nutrition (per serving)
285 kcal2g protein65g carbs2g fat2g fiber
Betty's Cookbook