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Payagua Mascada
Paraguay
Sold at Asunción street stalls and markets. Quick, filling and uniquely Paraguayan.
Paraguayan meat and manioc patties — mashed manioc combined with seasoned beef mince, shaped into patties and fried until golden. Street food of Asunción.
Prep
20 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
470 kcal
Serves
8
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
500gmanioc cassava, boiled and mashed
300gbeef mince, seasoned and cooked
1onion, grated
2 clovesgarlic, crushed
1egg
salt and pepperto season
oilfor frying
Method
1
Mix mashed manioc with cooked beef, onion, garlic and egg. Season.
2
Shape into oval patties.
3
Fry in oil at 170°C until golden, 4 minutes per side.
4
Drain and serve.
Chef's Tip
The manioc must be very dry — wet manioc makes patties that fall apart.
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