Kassav- Cassava

Cassava is considered an “amuse-gueule” (appetizer) in Haiti. It’s one of those things that are very popular! I’m surprised I’ve never heard of it being served in restaurants. However, 3 out of 5 homes (including Haitian homes abroad) will have cassava in their cupboard. You’ll always find a Haitian family member nibbling on some cassava.

MOUSSA

I was going through the pages of my book looking for the next recipe I would tackle. I was aiming for something I’ve never heard of before, something I’ve never tasted. ” Moussa” was the winner. Besides the name, the ingredients of pigeon pea and manioc were quite intriguing. ” What in the hell is