Irresistible Tapioca Cubes

Irresistible Tapioca Cubes

45min
16 servings
Easy

Simple homemade tapioca cubes recipe, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, naturally gluten-free and delicious as an appetizer.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

  • 2cups de coarse tapioca starch (or tapioca pearls)
  • 3cups de grated Queijo Coalho cheese
  • 1/2teaspoon de salt
  • 1/2light teaspoon de black pepper opcional
  • 3cups de milk
  • oil

Instructions

1
misturar

In a bowl, mix the coarse tapioca starch, grated Queijo Coalho cheese, salt, and black pepper.

1min 30s
2
cozinhar

Boil the three cups of milk and pour it over the dry mixture.

1min
100°C
3
mexer

Stir continuously until all the milk is absorbed by the tapioca, forming a smooth mixture.

4min

Dica: It is crucial to keep stirring the mixture until the liquid disappears.

4
espalhar

Transfer the mixture to a baking pan (suggested size: 8x12 inches) and spread evenly, ensuring the surface is level.

2min

Dica: Spread it well so it comes out flat.

5
refrigerar

Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours to set.

480min
4°C

Dica: It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days before frying.

6
cortar

Remove the firm mixture from the pan and cut it into small cubes or squares (dadinhos).

3min
7
fritar

Heat enough oil in a pot for deep frying over medium-high heat.

3min
180°C

Dica: Test the oil temperature by dropping in a toothpick; if it immediately bubbles, it's ready.

8
fritar

Deep-fry the cubes until they are golden brown on all sides.

4min

Dica: Drain excess oil on paper towels after frying.

9
servir

Serve the cubes, optionally accompanied by jam or molasses.

1min

Dica: To bake in an air fryer, brush a little oil over the cubes before placing them in to ensure crispiness.

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Dietary Info

Gluten Free Vegetarian

Allergens Present

Milk

Nutrition Facts

TACO Table - per serving

Nutrient
Amt.%DV*
  • Energy
    3661 kcal183%
  • Carbohydrates
    329 g110%
  • Protein
    126 g168%
  • Total Fat
    208 g378%
  • Dietary Fiber
    0 g0%

*Daily reference values based on a 2,000 kcal diet (ANVISA). Data calculated from the TACO Table (UNICAMP).

Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

formapapel filme

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