Bolinho de Aipim da Aguida

Bolinho de Aipim da Aguida – stuffed Brazilian Cassava Cakes

Pane-Bistecca

Cassava, or Maniok, yuca, is a root crop. Cultivation of the plant is widespread because of its starchy root tubers. The processed starch is called tapioca. It originated in South America and was already used by the indigenous people for nutrition. It is now grown in many parts of the tropics and subtropics worldwide. It is wonderful for gluten-free dishes! I filled these pancakes with ground beef, and they are wonderful!

This recipe is participating in Volkermampft’s Culinary World Tour, traveling to Brazil this month.

Prep time

35 min

Cooking time

45 min

Portions

Total time

1 h 20 min

Ingredients

Patties:

1 kg Maniok/Cassava
Butter
Salt and Pepper
Chili
Oil for frying

Filling:

500 g ground Beef
1 Onion, chopped
3 Garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp Tomato Paste
Salt and Pepper
Oil for frying

Instructions

Step 1

Peel and slice the cassava, boil in salted water until tender. Drain and turn through the passe vite. (as for mashed potatoes) Let cool a little so that you can knead the mixture. Then knead in butter until the mixture is soft, I used about 50g.

Step 2

Meanwhile, fry the meat in oil, add the onion and garlic. Then add the tomato puree, season, and mix well. Let all the liquid boil down, then remove from heat.

Step 3

Now press oval pieces of the cassava mixture in the palm of your hand until smooth. Put some of the meat filling in the center and shape the mixture into an oval puffer. Chill the pancakes in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.