How to remove the bitter taste of grated cassava so that the cake results are tastier

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Brilio.net – Who has ever made soft or sticky but it actually tasted tart or bitter? The bitter taste of cassava often ruins the deliciousness of the dish, even though the spices used are appropriate and complete. This problem usually arises because the water content in cassava is not processed properly before being mixed into the cake batter.

It turns out, there is a simple secret to ensure that grated cassava remains delicious without leaving a bitter taste that irritates the tongue. With the right squeezing and juice settling techniques, you can get a solid cassava texture as well as a cleaner taste. Come on, take a peek at the practical method below so that your homemade cassava preparations become a hit!

The Secret to Processing Anti-Bitter Grated Cassava

Cassava is not bitter
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This technique focuses on separating the bitter substances that are usually carried in cloudy colored cassava juice. This process ensures that the original texture of the cassava is maintained but the taste becomes much more neutral. By following the settling steps, you will not lose cassava starch essence which is important for the cake’s elasticity.

Material:
– Fresh cassava to taste
– Running water for washing

How to make:
1. Peel the cassava skin until clean then wash it under running water so that the soil and dirt are removed.
2. Grate the cassava using grated coconut or grated cheese until the texture is fine grains.
3. Squeeze the grated cassava little by little using a clean cloth or sieve until all the water comes out.
4. Collect the juice in a bowl and let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes.
5. Gently discard the clear water at the top and scoop up the white sediment (starch essence) that remains at the bottom of the bowl.
6. Mix the white sediment back into the dried grated cassava dregs.
7. Grated cassava is ready to be processed into various delicious snacks without any more bitter taste.

FAQs Regarding Cassava Processing

1. Why must the clear water from cassava juice be thrown away?

This clear, cloudy water is a gathering place for substances that trigger a bitter taste in cassava.

2. Can the white precipitate (starch essence) not be mixed back together?

It’s possible, but the texture of the cake will be less chewy and dense because the natural starch of cassava actually has a “binding” effect on the dough.

3. What are the characteristics of good cassava so that it is not too bitter from the start?

Choose cassava whose epidermis is pink and easy to peel, because usually this type of cassava is softer and has a low bitter content.

4. Do all types of cassava need to go through this pressing and settling process?

It is highly recommended for the type of cassava that will be made into grated cakes, especially if the cassava has been stored for more than two days after harvest.

5. Can a plastic strainer replace cloth for squeezing cassava?

Yes, but a clean cloth is more effective in removing the maximum amount of water so that the cassava dregs are completely dry and the settling process is faster.

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