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Ingredients
- 500g (approx. 1 lb) cassava, washed and peeled
- 4 leaves (2 tbsp) chadon beni
- 2 tbsp (1 sprig) chive, chopped
- 2 tbsp (3 large) pimento
- 2 tbsp (5 cloves) garlic
- 2 tbsp (1/2 med) onion
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp geera, divided
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 hot pepper, quartered
- add 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 153g | |
| Calories 243 | |
| Calories from Fat 241 | 99% |
| Total Fat 27.21g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 2.03g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 586mg | 24% |
| Potassium 19mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 0.51g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.13g | 0% |
| Protein 0.14g | 0% |
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