Nilupak
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4.2
Nilupak
Description
This recipe involves boiling peeled, cut cassava with salt until very tender. After draining and cooling, the tough core is removed to ensure a smooth final texture. The cassava is mashed until lump-free, then mixed with sweetened condensed milk and butter to achieve a creamy consistency. The mixture is spread evenly in a buttered baking dish and topped with softened butter and shredded cheese before serving.
Nilupak balances the mild, starchy cassava flavor with the dairy's sweetness and richness, accented by the salty tone from the processed cheese. This dessert is known for its smooth, slightly sticky texture with a buttery finish.
It is commonly enjoyed as a snack or dessert and can be shaped into logs or molded forms. The inclusion of cheese adds a distinct tang and saltiness complementing the sweet condensed milk.
Traditionally, cassava is passed through a grinder to form thin strips, but a piping bag can be used for similar effect when shaping the dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cassava peeled and cut into short lengths
- 1 tablespoon salt
- water
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup butter and more for serving, softened
- 1 cup processed cheese American, shredded
Instructions
- Brush sides and bottom of a baking dish with softened butter or margarine and set aside.
- In a pot over medium heat, combine cassava, salt, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for about 15 to 20 minutes or until very tender. Drain from liquid and allow to cool.
- Remove the tough, stringy core and discard. With a mortar and pestle or using a potato masher, mash boiled cassava until free of lumps.
- In a bowl, combine mashed cassava (about 4 cups), condensed milk, and butter. Gently stir until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer mixture into the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to evenly spread. Run the tines of a fork on the surface to make decorative lines, if desired.
- Spread softened butter on top, if desired. Sprinkle top with shredded cheese and cut into servings.
Notes
- The cassava mixture can be shaped using molds like ramekins or llaneras for presentation.
- To mimic traditional thin log strips, use a piping bag fitted with a round tip to pipe the cassava mixture in long shapes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 470kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1330mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 472mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 635IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 24.3mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 313mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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