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Accra Cassava (Kouti, Cassava Fritters)

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Author: Imma Published:1/14/2014Updated:5/22/2021
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Accra Cassava (Kouti, Cassava Fritters) – popular street food that is crunchy on the outside and chewy inside. Best enjoyed fresh off the pan!

kouti

Ahhh…. Accra Cassava. Oh how I’ve missed you! Back in my hometown, Yaoundé (Cameroon) I was able to have a good old Accra made of cassava practically anytime of the day. Yes, they are sold on every street corner imaginable

These Cassava fritters are also a popular street food in the Republic of Guinea and are known as kouti. They are crunchy on the outside and chewy inside. Fresh off the pan, the crunch is crackling – it fades as it cools down. So best enjoyed hot or warm.

Kouti

For a while now, I have not had the opportunity to enjoy these bite- sized crunchy balls ,that is, partly because I have to make it from scratch. Sigh.

Ok, the real reason I have not made these cassava fritter is because I have been satisfying my need for these Accra, by loading up on this Corn Accra banana here and stuffing myself with this whole wheat Accra banana here. Seriously ,I love anything Accra- I can never stop at 20 .

Cassava fritters

So finally! I discovered a short cut for this fritters using frozen cassava and am so excited! Why it took so long , I don’t know .

These deep fried cassava fritters can be made with only 2 ingredients-Cassava and salt or you can include overly ripe bananas to sweeten things up. I have a sweet tooth –Now you know.

Frozen grated cassava is available in most Asian or Pilipino markets or even Hispanic markets. If you can’t find them grated, you can get the frozen or fresh cassava and blend- finely.

This is often served as a snack, side dish and more often with African pepper sauce – Recipe here

Enjoy!

 

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Accra Cassava (Kouti, Cassava Fritters)

Accra Cassava (Kouti, Cassava Fritters) - popular street food that is crunchy on the outside and chewy inside. Best enjoyed fresh off the pan!
4.67 from 6 votes
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 25 mins
African
Servings 25 -30 fritters

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds grated cassava frozen is ok
  • 3/4 teaspoons salt or more adjust to suit taste buds
  • 3 large overly ripe bananas optional

Instructions

  • Using a cheese cloth or kitchen cloth , squeeze the grated cassava. It should be dry with very little moisture. Set aside.
  • Mash overly ripe bananas with a potato masher, spoon or place in a food processor or blender until puree.
  • In a medium bowl, add cassava, salt and mashed bananas- mix well. Mixture should be firm enough to roll into balls.
  • Using your hands roll about a tablespoon of mixture in the palm of your hand into little bite size balls.
  • Heat oil ( about 3 inches deep) to 375 degrees in a skillet or saucepan.You may also use the oil test by dropping a 1 inch square of bread into the oil. If it takes 60 seconds to brown, then the oil is at 365. Gently place cassava balls in hot oil and fry until golden brown .
  •  Remove from hot oil , drain well, and serve.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 70kcal (4%)| Carbohydrates: 17g (6%)| Sodium: 74mg (3%)| Potassium: 149mg (4%)| Fiber: 1g (4%)| Sugar: 2g (2%)| Vitamin A: 15IU| Vitamin C: 8.7mg (11%)| Calcium: 7mg (1%)| Iron: 0.1mg (1%)
Author: Imma
Course: Snack
Cuisine: African
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Nutrition Facts
Accra Cassava (Kouti, Cassava Fritters)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70
% Daily Value*
Sodium 74mg3%
Potassium 149mg4%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Vitamin A 15IU0%
Vitamin C 8.7mg11%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Accra Cassava

Frozen grated cassava defrosted

kouti

Using a cheese cloth or kitchen cloth ,squeeze  the heck out of  the grated cassava.

Kouti

It should be dry with very little moisture.

Kouti

Mash overly ripe bananas with a potato masher , spoon or place in a food processor or blender  until puree.

Kouti

Like this!

Accra cassava

In a medium bowl ,add cassava, salt and  mashed bananas- mix well

Accra banana

Mixture should be firm enough to roll into balls.

Kouti

Using your hands roll about a tablespoon of mixture in the palm of your hand into little bite size balls.

Kouti

Heat oil ( about 3 inches deep) to 375 degrees in a skillet or saucepan.You may also use the oil test by dropping a 1 inch square of bread into the oil. If it takes 60 seconds to brown, then the oil is at 365. Gently place cassava balls in hot oil and fry until golden brown . Remove from hot oil , drain well, and serve

Kouti

 

 

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  1. ANN says

    Posted on 2/9 at 5:51PM

    I totally enjoyed this recipe. I live in the Caribbean, cassava is easily purchaes fresh at markets. I grated fine n mixed with oats, fresh green seasoning, onions and garlic, added 1 tbs sugar to 3 cups of the mixture with a small amount of rising agent
    I shallowed fried. It was delicious. But i really want to bake it. Any tips on baking please?. Guessing it must have oil or butter 2 d mixture.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 2/14 at 6:06PM

      Great! Yes butter or oil makes it moist . I would suggest 2-3 Tablespoons of melted butter .

      Reply
  2. Crystal says

    Posted on 8/18 at 8:58PM

    What about the pepper sauce to accompany it? Anyone has the recipe?

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 8/20 at 6:49AM

      Hi, Crystal. Please see the recipe of my African Pepper Sauce here >> https://www.africanbites.com/african-pepper-sauce/. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Jude Nyambi says

    Posted on 6/17 at 11:14PM

    5 stars
    Congratulations Imma. Your presentation is fantastic. You have taken me some forty-five years back when I was in elementary school. We had a name for this: “Five for Five” I am sure I will eat your Accra in my dream. I hope to try your recipe this weekend.
    Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 6/19 at 8:53AM

      Thank you so much Ni Jude! It is great to have you here :). Ah! Elementary school. Those mamas selling this at school knew I was a regular customer haha. Those were indeed the good old days and I am glad this recipe is taking you down memory lane. Looking forward to your feedback. Do not forget to pair it with this pepper sauce here https://www.africanbites.com/african-pepper-sauce/
      Enjoy!!

      Reply
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