Stuffed Cassava (Tortilla de Yuca Caribbean-style)

Ingredients

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• 3 cups grated cassava
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 cup mozzarella or mild cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons butter or oil
• 2 tablespoons water

Let’s make it

1. Mix cassava, salt, egg, and water to make a soft dough.
2. Divide into 8 portions and flatten 4 of them into rounds. Top each with cheese and cover with the remaining cassava rounds, sealing the edges.
3. Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden and the cassava is cooked through.
4. Serve warm.