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Tapai Singkong (Tape)

fermented cassava
Servings 0

Ingredients

  • 4-5 slim short cassava 4 smaller ones cost me close to $6 at No Frills
  • 1 tapai yeast rice wine yeast is doable if you cannot find tapai yeast, grind to powder

Instructions

  • Cut cassava into pieces, then peel the skin off. Rinse.
  • Place cassava into steamer basket, and steam cassava for 20 minutes on high heat. Let cool to room temperature completely.
  • Place a couple of steamed cooled cassava in container, sprinkle with yeast, and repeat until all cassava are stacked and yeasted.
  • Cover with lid, and place container in darkened area, for example, kitchen cabinet or drawer.
  • Ferment for 2-3 days. Cassava is ready when it’s fragrant and soft/tender when you press the flesh with your finger.
  • Enjoy as is, or in dessert, sweet ice drinks, and/or turned into cakes.

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