Cookbook:Bobozi (Nigerian Soaked Cassava)

Bobozi is a Nigerian snack made from cassava. It can be eaten with either palm nuts or groundnuts, and it is appreciated by travelers.

Ingredients

 * Cassava tuber, peeled and washed

Procedure

 * 1) Slice the cassava into cylindrical pieces.
 * 2) Place cassava pieces into a pot. Cover with water, and simmer for about 15 minutes until done.
 * 3) Drain the water away, and cool completely.
 * 4) Slice the cooled cassava a few millimeters thick.
 * 5) Soak cassava slices in cold water overnight.
 * 6) Rinse the soaked cassava to get rid of the slimy texture and sour taste. Rub the slices with your hands, changing the water several times.