World Flavors Cookbook

Tapioca

A gluten-free pancake-like street food made from hydrated cassava starch, filled with either sweet or savory ingredients.

Cuisine: Brazil

Ingredients

• 1 cup hydrated tapioca starch (goma de tapioca)
• Pinch of salt
• Filling: shredded cheese, ham, or shredded coconut and condensed milk

Instructions

1. Sift the tapioca starch into a cold non-stick skillet, spreading it evenly to form a circle.
2. Turn the heat to medium. The starch will fuse together to form a solid disc after 1-2 minutes.
3. Flip the disc and cook for another 30 seconds.
4. Add your desired filling to one half of the disc.
5. Fold it over and serve immediately while warm.