Nicaraguan Vigorón
Tender cassava with crunchy pork cracklings and a fresh cabbage, tomato, and onion salad, served on a banana leaf. Makes 4 servings; the yield and preparation time are estimates.
Vigorón brings together cassava, pork cracklings, and cabbage salad in a simple, hearty dish. This version uses precooked cassava, warmed in an air fryer, and is assembled on banana leaves, which serve as a base and are not eaten.
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Method
- 01
Heat the cassava
Place the precooked cassava in the air-fryer basket and heat it at 180 °C for 20–25 minutes. Check that it is hot and tender before removing it.
Temperature: 180 °C / 356 °FReady to continue when: The cassava is hot and tender when pierced.
25 min - 02
Make the salad
Mix the cabbage, tomato, and onion with the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the vegetables are evenly combined and lightly dressed.
Ready to continue when: The vegetables are mixed and lightly coated with the juice and seasonings.
10 min - 03
Assemble and serve
Arrange the banana leaves as a base. Place the hot cassava and salad on top, add the pork cracklings, and serve immediately.
Ready to continue when: The cassava, salad, and cracklings are arranged on the leaves and ready to serve.
5 min
Ingredients
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