World Flavors Cookbook

Escondidinho de Carne Seca

A "hidden" dish consisting of a layer of shredded dried beef topped with a smooth, creamy mashed cassava (yuca) purée.

Cuisine: Brazil

Ingredients

• 800g cassava (mandioca), boiled and mashed
• 500g carne seca (dried beef), desalted and shredded
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• 100g grated coalho or parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Sauté onion and shredded dried beef in a bit of butter until fragrant.
2. Mix mashed cassava with cream, butter, and salt to create a smooth purée.
3. In a baking dish, spread the meat mixture at the bottom.
4. Cover with the cassava purée.
5. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake at 200°C for 20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.