MANDIOCA FRITA

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[edit] Description

[edit] Ingredients

• 2 pounds manioc root
• 1 teaspoon salt
• palm oil for frying

[edit] Directions

1. Peel the manioc root and cut into 3-inch pieces. Place in a pot and cover with water. Add salt; bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes. Remove manioc pieces from water and cool. Heat palm oil 1 inch deep in a heavy skillet. Cut manioc pieces lengthwise in half and then into wedges removing the center stem. Fry slices in heated palm oil.
2. Serve with drinks or as a side dish with meats and a salad