Caribbean · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Bammy with Butter and Lime
25 minutes · 4 servings · vegetarian
Bammy is a traditional Jamaican cassava flatbread; store-bought bammy makes this quick.
Ingredients
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- 4 pieces store-bought cassava bammy
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter or vegan spread
- 4 lime wedges
Let’s make it
- Soak the bammy in water for 5 minutes, then squeeze lightly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook bammy 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
- If needed, splash in a little extra water and cover for 2 minutes to soften the center.
- Serve warm with butter, salt, and lime.
Cut into strips for easy dipping.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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