Bammy Recipe

This insanely good Jamaican flatbread is vegetarian and paleo. Enjoy a trip to the Caribbean by making this easy recipe. Made with grated cassava, dipped in coconut milk, and fried until golden brown, this Caribbean bread will blow your mind (and taste buds).

Makes 8 bammies

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Caribbean

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 263kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

2 pounds (900g) grated cassava, defrost if frozen
¾-1 teaspoon (5-7g) salt
1 cup (236ml) coconut milk (sub regular milk or water)
1 tablespoon (12g) sugar (optional)
2-3 tablespoons (30-45ml) ghee or vegetable oil

Instructions

If using frozen grated cassava, use a cheesecloth or kitchen cloth to squeeze it hard to remove any excess moisture. Discard the liquid.
Place the grated cassava in a large bowl and add salt and sugar. Mix well.
Heat a frying pan (flat iron or griddle) over medium heat. Then, add your oil or ghee.
Divide the mixture into 8 parts and form them into balls.
Add the cassava patties to the frying pan, then flatten the dough into circles using the back of a spoon or spatula. Make sure all the parts of the patty reach the oil.
Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until lightly brown. You may have to do so in batches.
Submerge the fried bammy in coconut milk for 15-20 minutes. Remove them and lightly pat dry using a clean cloth or paper napkin.
Fry again or grill each bammy on both sides for another 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
Serve hot with fried fish or Jamaican escovitch fish.

Notes

Cassava is also called yuca when going by its Spanish name.
Look for cassava that is firm, with no soft spots. Inside, it should be bright white with no discoloration or lines.
To peel fresh cassava, cut off the ends, cut into chunks crosswise, and slide a knife under the skin. It should peel away easily, even by hand, after that.
Cassava is grated very easily. Cut the cassava into manageable chunks and grate it using the smallest holes on a regular box grater. Or you can speed it up in a food processor.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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