Cassava Flour Tortillas

Cassava Flour is an excellent flour replacement for people on the Low Methionine Diet Plan

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Course: Breads, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 1419kcal

Author: Heidi Dahlenburg

Ingredients

½ C Water
2 C Cassava Flour
1 C Coconut Milk Tinned.
½ Olive Oil.
Ghee or Coconut Oil for cooking
Himalayan Salt
Pepper

Instructions

Combine ingredients in a medium size bowl and mix well until everything is combined well and it forms a dough.
Divide the tortilla dough into 10 equal parts and roll into balls.
Place baking paper on your surface. Roll the dough into tortillas. If the dough sticks, use a little cassava flour.
Prepare a frying pan on medium to low heat and use a small amount of ghee or coconut oil for frying.
Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side.
Cook them how you need to use them.
Methionine Content for the whole recipe is 156 mg
Nutrition Stats are for the entire recipe.

Notes

Cassava Flour is an excellent flour replacement for people on the Low Methionine Diet Plan as it contains very low-levels of methionine at 14 mg/100g.

It is made from the root of the cassava plant, also known as yuca or manioc. Cassava is a staple food in many countries, particularly in Africa, South America, and Asia.

To make cassava flour, the cassava roots are peeled, washed, grated, and then dried and ground into a fine powder. Cassava flour is gluten-free, grain-free, and nut-free, making it a great alternative for people with dietary restrictions.

Cassava flour has a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and can be used in a variety of dishes. Here are some common ways to use cassava flour in cooking:

Baking: Cassava flour can be used to make a variety of baked goods, including bread, muffins, cakes, and cookies.
Thickener: Cassava flour can be used as a thickener in soups, stews, and sauces.
Coating: Cassava flour can be used as a coating for fried foods, such as chicken or fish.
Wraps: Cassava flour can be used to make gluten-free tortillas, crepes, or wraps.
Pasta: Cassava flour can be used to make gluten-free pasta.
Pizza crust: Cassava flour can be used to make a gluten-free pizza crust.

When using cassava flour, keep in mind that it absorbs more liquid than regular wheat flour, so you may need to adjust the amount of liquid in your recipes. Additionally, cassava flour can be denser than wheat flour, so you may need to experiment with recipes to achieve the desired texture.

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