Mbejú

Ingredients6

• cassava starch500 g
• fresh white cheese300 g
• pork lard80 g
• milk200 ml
• eggs2
• salt1 tsp

Method

1. Crumble the cheese finely and set it aside.
2. Rub the pork lard into the cassava starch with your fingers until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
3. Beat the eggs with the milk and salt, then stir them into the starch mixture.
4. Fold in the crumbled cheese until a soft, spreadable dough forms; add a splash more milk only if it is too dry to spread.
5. Heat a lightly greased griddle or heavy skillet over medium heat.
6. Spread a portion of the dough into a round about 1 cm thick and cook until the underside is golden and set, about 4–5 minutes.
7. Turn carefully and cook the other side until golden and cooked through.
8. Repeat with the remaining dough and serve warm.