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Ingredients
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Malanga Bites
Garlic Aioli
Method
Malanga Bites
- 1
Prepare the Malanga
Peel the malanga roots and cut them into small cubes.
- 2
Boil the Malanga
In a pot, bring water to a boil and add the malanga cubes. Cook for about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool.
- 3
Mash the Malanga
Once cooled, mash the malanga cubes in a bowl until smooth.
- 4
- 5
Form Bites
Shape the mixture into small bite-sized balls or patties.
- 6
Coat with Bread Crumbs
Roll each malanga bite in bread crumbs until fully coated.
- 7
Fry the Bites
Heat a frying pan over medium heat with a little olive oil. Fry the bites for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Garlic Aioli
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
- 9
Mix Well
Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
- 10
Chill
Refrigerate the aioli for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
