Mandioca Frita I

Ingredients

• 2 pounds manioc root
• 1 teaspoon salt
• palm oil for frying

Directions

1. Peel the manioc root and cut into 3-inch pieces.
2. Place in a pot and cover with water.
3. Add salt; bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes.
4. Remove manioc pieces from water and cool.
5. Heat palm oil 1 inch deep in a heavy skillet.
6. Cut manioc pieces lengthwise in half and then into wedges removing the center stem.
7. Fry slices in heated palm oil.
8. Serve with drinks or as a side dish with meats and a salad.