Yuca Flour [Recipe + Video] Cativía, Cassava Flour, Tapioca

User Reviews

5

8 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    23 hrs 45 mins

  • Total Time

    1 d

  • Servings

    2 cups

  • Calories

    424 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Caribbean, Dominican

Yuca Flour [Recipe + Video] Cativía, Cassava Flour, Tapioca

Cativía , or Catibía (Cassava Flour, Tapioca), is one of the most ancient traditions of our cuisine, the basis for a number of traditional dishes, notably casabe, and cativía empanadas.

I Made This!

1 person made this

Save this

3 people saved this

Ingredients

Servings
  • 1.17 pound cassava 530g], peeled and washed, aka yuca

Instructions

1. Grate yuca

  1. Grate the cassava with the least coarse side of the grater.

2. Extract starchy liquid

  1. Using a clean cotton cloth, squeeze the cassava until you extract as much liquid as possible.

3. Dry

  1. Spread on a baking tray, breaking clumps, it should be slightly damp and the texture will be similar to grated parmesan.Refrigerate uncovered for 24 hrs or until it has dried completely (see notes). Sift and discard any large clumps.

4. Store

  1. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container. It lasts up to two months.

Nutrition Information

Show Details
Calories 424kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 100g (33%) Protein 3g (6%) Sodium 37mg (2%) Potassium 719mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Vitamin C 54.7mg (61%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 424 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 424kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 100g 33%
Protein 3g 6%
Sodium 37mg 2%
Potassium 719mg 15%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 35IU 1%
Vitamin C 54.7mg 61%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5

8 reviews
Excellent

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Mango Habanero Glazed Chicken

Caribbean
5.0 (21 reviews)

Mondongo

Caribbean
5.0 (3 reviews)

Sancocho

Caribbean
5.0 (3 reviews)

Strawberry Mojito

Caribbean
5.0 (3 reviews)

Fish Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

American, Caribbean
5.0 (30 reviews)

Mahi Mahi Tacos

American, Mexican, Caribbean
5.0 (12 reviews)

Cold Lentil Salad Recipe

Caribbean
5.0 (18 reviews)

Jamaican Rice and Beans Recipe

American, Mexican, Caribbean
5.0 (12 reviews)

Key Lime Cheesecake

Caribbean
5.0 (369 reviews)