Tapioca Fritters
Crispy, golden tapioca fritters made from soaked cassava, fried until crunchy outside and tender inside. A beloved Brazilian snack, perfect with a cold drink.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried tapioca pearls
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Soak the 2 cups tapioca pearls in 2 cups water with 1 teaspoon salt for 4 hours or overnight, until the pearls are soft and have absorbed most of the water.
- 2
Drain the soaked tapioca in a strainer, pressing gently to remove excess water. The pearls should be moist but not wet.
- 3
In a bowl, mash the tapioca with a fork until it forms a sticky, dough-like mass. Stir in the 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- 4
Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, using your hands. If the dough is too sticky, wet your fingers with water.
- 5
Heat the 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until a small piece of dough sizzles immediately when dropped in, about 350°F.
- 6
Fry the fritters in batches, without crowding the pan, for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- 7
Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot, with extra salt or your favorite dipping sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- Large bowl
- Strainer
- Deep skillet
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
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