
Brazilian Tapioca Crepes With Coconut And Cheese 1769628431224 Mros
A traditional gluten-free Brazilian street food snack made from hydrated cassava starch, filled with a savory and sweet mix of melted cheese and grated coconut.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 2 cups Hydrated tapioca starch (massa pronta para tapioca)
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 4 tablespoons Condensed milk(optional)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 teaspoon Butter(optional)
- 0.5 cup Coalho cheese or Halloumi (cubed)
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
- 1
Sift the hydrated tapioca starch into a bowl and add a pinch of salt to ensure a smooth, lump-free texture.
- 2
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat without adding any oil or butter.
- 3
Spread about 1/2 cup of the tapioca starch evenly over the bottom of the pan using a spoon to form a thin circle.
- 4
Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the starch granules stick together to form a solid crepe that slides easily in the pan.
- 5
Flip the crepe over and immediately sprinkle a portion of the shredded mozzarella and coalho cheese over one half.
- 6
Add a generous tablespoon of shredded coconut over the cheese and drizzle with condensed milk if a sweeter profile is desired.
- 7
Fold the crepe in half to cover the filling and press down gently for 30 seconds until the cheese is fully melted.
- 8
Remove from heat and serve immediately while the exterior is slightly crisp and the inside is gooey.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
310
kcal
Protein
9
g
Carbs
42
g
Fat
14
g
Fiber
2
g
Sugar
7
g
Sodium
380
mg
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