Abacha Mmiri (Soaked Cassava Flakes)
Make Abacha Mmiri (Soaked Cassava Flakes) once and it will go straight into your regular rotation. Prep takes about under an hour, cooking around under an hour, and it serves 1. Most of the time is hands-off while the oven does its thing, which makes it an easy one to fit around other dishes. Scroll down for the ingredients, the step-by-step method, and answers to the questions we get asked most about it.
- Serves 1
- Level Easy
Ingredients
- 1 Tuber of cassava
- 1 –2 teaspoons salt, to taste
- ½ cup Fresh coconut pieces
- ¼ cup Palm kernel
- ¼ cup Roasted groundnuts
Method
- Peel the cassava, then cut into slices 1 cm thick. Rinse well.
- Boil the cassava in a large pot of water until cooked through.
- Soak the cooked cassava in fresh water overnight. The next day, drain away any remaining water and rinse the cassava well.
- Season the cassava to taste with the salt.
- Serve the cassava with the coconut, palm kernel, and roasted groundnut.
Tips for the best Abacha Mmiri (Soaked Cassava Flakes)
- Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 5 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.
- Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.
- Preheat the oven fully before anything goes in — a cold start changes the texture.
Variations
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
- Individual portions: divide into ramekins or a muffin tin and reduce the baking time by about a third.
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
Serving ideas
Finish with fresh herbs and serve family-style in the middle of the table.
Storage
Cool completely, then refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until piping hot. Freezes well for up to 3 months.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make Abacha Mmiri (Soaked Cassava Flakes) ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
How many people does this Abacha Mmiri (Soaked Cassava Flakes) recipe serve?
As written it serves 1. The quantities scale up or down in a straight line, so double everything for 1×2.
Is this Abacha Mmiri (Soaked Cassava Flakes) recipe easy to make?
It is rated easy: 5 ingredients and 5 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
What can I substitute for tuber of cassava?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source
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