Cassava With Pecan and Coconut Jelly Toppings

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 1

Cassava With Pecan and Coconut Jelly Toppings: A Sweet and Savory Meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

580

Sugar

50g

Fat

20g

Cassava With Pecan and Coconut Jelly Toppings, a popular delicacy in Nigeria, is a great comfort food that can be enjoyed as both a main course and a dessert. The creamy texture of cassava mixed with the sweet and crunchy nutty toppings of pecans and coconut jelly is a unique flavor combination. While it is high in carbohydrates, cassava also offers various health benefits such as fiber, folate, and vitamin C. This meal, with its sweet and savory taste, is sure to satisfy your cravings for something unique and delicious.

Instructions

1.	Peel cassava and cut into small pieces.
2.	In a pot, boil cassava until soft but not mushy.
3.	Remove from heat and let cool.
4.	In a mixing bowl, whisk together coconut milk, 1/4 cup of sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and egg yolk.
5.	Pour mixture into the pot with cassava.
6.	Add brown sugar and stir.
7.	Cook on medium heat until mixture thickens to desired consistency.
8.	Pour the mixture into a serving dish and let cool to room temperature.
9.	In a separate mixing bowl, mix together the remaining sweetened condensed milk and coconut jelly.
10.	Spread the coconut jelly mixture on top of the cassava and sprinkle with pecans.
11.	Serve the dish chilled or at room temperature.

PROS

Cassava With Pecan and Coconut Jelly Toppings is a sweet and savory meal with a unique blend of flavors.

It has a creamy texture with a crunchy nutty topping.

CONS

Cassava can be an acquired taste for some individuals.

It is also high in carbohydrates, which may not be suitable for some diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cassava is a good source of fiber, folate, and vitamin C.
Coconut milk contains healthy fats that may help lower bad cholesterol levels.
Pecans are an excellent source of protein, healthy fats, and fiber.

	3 pieces fresh cassava
	1 can coconut milk
	1 can sweetened condensed milk , divided
	1/2 teaspoon vanilla
	1 egg yolk
	3 tablespoons brown sugar
	1/2 cup coconut jelly