Cassava Patties

The first time I had these was when I went to Jamaica in 2003 and they were so good that I bought more to bring back to America with me and make at home for my family. So easy to make too! I would serve this with a coconut curry gravy or with whatever kind of brown gravy you like.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 patties

Ingredients

• 4  cassava (patties)
• 1  cup milk
• 1  cup coconut milk

• GRAVY

• 4  ounces coconut milk
• 1  teaspoon curry powder
• 1⁄4 cup salt cod fish, soaked
• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Start out by soaking the piece of fish for a few hours (at least 2 hours) until it flakes apart.
2. In a shallow dish, pour 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of coconut milk into the dish. Soak the cassava patties in the dish until coated.
3. Pour oil into the botom of a shallow pan and cook cassava patties over medium heat for about 1 minute on each side (until they are golden, but not brown).
4. GRAVY:.
5. Put all ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil. Watch very carefully so milk does not boil over. Oce milk begins to boil, bring the heat down to low and let simmer.
6. Stir in flour and mix for about 1 minute. Turn off stove, pour gravy over cassava, and go to tropical paradise!