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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
23 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
1 d
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 424 kcal
Cuisine:
Caribbean , Dominican
Ingredients
- 1.17 pound yuca (cassava) [530g], peeled and washed
Instructions
1. Grate yuca
- Grate the cassava with the least coarse side of the grater.
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2. Extract starchy liquid
- Using a clean cotton cloth, squeeze the cassava until you extract as much liquid as possible.
3. Dry
- 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
- Keep refrigerated in an airtight container. It lasts up to two months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
424kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
100g
(33%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Sodium
37mg
(2%)
Potassium
719mg
(21%)
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
% 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.