Cassava (Yuca) Latkes (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, AIP, Vegan, Paleo)
I can’t think of any better way to say Happy Chanukah than with Cassava Latkes!!! (Although they’re also the perfect appetizer or side dish any day of the year!) These latkes are crispy on the outside, and slightly chewy in the very center. DELICIOUS! These Cassava Latkes are eggless, gluten and grain-free, and since they’re made with yuca/cassava instead of potatoes, they have a much lower glycemic index than traditional potato latkes. (That’s a huge plus for people with blood sugar issues like me!)
I used Goya Frozen Grated Cassava, which made these latkes super easy to make – no grating! They can also be made by grating fresh yuca/cassava. So simple! So yummy! Especially with a dollop of applesauce!
I’m literally Crazy For Yuca, as this root vegetable can be made into an endless number of exciting things!!
New to cooking with yuca?
Check out my pages: Getting to Know Yuca (Cassava) and Yuca (Cassava) Nutrition Facts
Just a few simple ingredients are needed to make Cassava Latkes!
-fresh yuca/cassava or frozen grated cassava. (I can often find Goya Frozen Grated Cassava at Wal-Mart)
*If using fresh yuca, check out my page: Buying, Storing, Peeling, & Cooking Fresh Yuca (Cassava.)
-onion
-fresh garlic
-oil (I used Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado oil)
-salt (I used pink Himalayan salt because of its high mineral content.)
-organic applesauce (I used Trader Joe’s)
*This recipe is by Julie from FlashFictionKitchen.com
Check out Julie’s full recipe by clicking link below.
Cassava Latkes With Applesauce & Coconut Sour Cream (Paleo, AIP, Vegan)
See below for other creative latke recipes using fresh yuca or cassava flour!
Here are my pictures of the making of these scrumptious Cassava Latkes!
Bowl of grated cassava
Combine grated cassava, minced onion and garlic, salt, and oil (I also added a pinch of fresh black pepper.)
Place spoonfuls of the cassava mixture into pan to form desired sized latkes, once oil has been heated. Flatten so they aren’t too thick. The thinner they are, the crispier your latkes!
Once latkes brown all around the edges, flip and cook on the other side. They should be a nice golden color!
Once cooked on both sides, place on a plate covered with paper towel to remove excess oil. Be careful though, yuca is sticky and if any parts of the latkes aren’t fully browned they may stick a bit to the paper towel.
Serve!
Cassava Latke Taco!
Get creative with your latkes! Wrap them around taco seasoned organic, grass-fed beef and guacamole!
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Check out these other great gluten-free latke recipes that use either yuca/cassava or cassava flour!
Root Veggie Latkes: a combination of sweet potato, parsnips, beets & cassava flour by AmyMyersMD.com
Best Latke Recipe: made with a combination of potatoes and cassava flour by EverydayMaven.com
Sweet Potato Latkes: a combination of potatoes, sweet potatoes, & cassava flour by ZenBelly.com
