Mbatata a Matenda (Malawian Cassava Fritters)

Mbatata a matenda is a popular Malawian snack made from cassava. These cassava fritters are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 cups grated cassava
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chiles (optional, for heat), finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• Salt, to taste
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the grated cassava, beaten egg, finely chopped onion, and finely chopped green chilies (if using).
2. Add the cornmeal to the mixture and mix well until everything is evenly combined.
3. Season the mixture with salt to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
4. In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
5. Take spoonfuls of the cassava mixture and carefully drop them into the hot oil. Flatten the fritters slightly with the back of the spoon.
6. Fry the fritters until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
7. Repeat the frying process with the remaining cassava mixture.
8. Allow the fritters to cool slightly before serving.

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Adapted from “Mbatata a Matenda (Malawian Cassava Fritters)” in the Wikibooks Cookbook by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Reformatted for this site; this page's recipe text is shared under the same license.