Discover how to make Bami, a traditional cassava flatbread that's a fantastic accompaniment to meat dishes and stews. Our easy-to-follow recipe guides you through every step to create this savory and versatile flatbread. Perfect for enhancing your favorite meals!

Ingredients:

- 2 cups cassava flour

- 1 cup warm water

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the cassava flour and salt. Gradually add warm water while stirring, until a dough forms. The dough should be soft but not sticky.

Knead the Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Divide and Shape: Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a golf ball. Flatten each ball into a thin circle using a rolling pin or your hands. If the dough sticks, sprinkle a little more cassava flour on your work surface.

Cook the Flatbread: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place a flattened dough circle on the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Serve: Serve the Bami warm with your favorite meat dishes or stews. Enjoy its unique flavor and texture as a delicious addition to your meals.

Nutritional Values

Cassava Flour (2 cups / 240g)

  - Calories: Approximately 880

  - Protein: 1g

  - Carbohydrates: 220g

  - Fat: 0g

Benefits: High in carbohydrates, provides energy, and is a good source of fiber which supports digestive health. It’s also gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.

Warm Water (1 cup / 240ml)

  - Calories: 0

  - Protein: 0g

  - Carbohydrates: 0g

  - Fat: 0g

Benefits: Hydrates the dough, helps in mixing the ingredients, and aids in the formation of the dough.

Salt (1/2 teaspoon)

  - Calories: 0

  - Protein: 0g

  - Carbohydrates: 0g

  - Fat: 0g

Benefits: Enhances the flavor of the dough, helps in retaining moisture, and is necessary for proper nerve and muscle function.

Olive Oil (1 tablespoon / 15ml, optional)

  - Calories: Approximately 120

  - Protein: 0g

  - Carbohydrates: 0g

  - Fat: 14g

Benefits: Adds richness and flavor, provides healthy monounsaturated fats, supports heart health, and contains antioxidants like vitamin E.