Crispy Cassava with Pork Cracklings and Lime

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

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Golden-brown cassava root fried to perfection alongside savory pork cracklings, finished with a bright lime squeeze. This Salvadoran-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs cassava, vegetable oil, pork cracklings for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Salvadoran cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 large roots, peeled and cut into 1-inch thick pieces cassava
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup pork cracklings
1, juiced lime
to taste salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Place peeled and cut cassava pieces in a large pot, covering with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 20 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 2: Drain cassava thoroughly and pat completely dry with paper towels.
Step 3: Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cassava pieces in a single layer and fry for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
Step 4: While cassava fries, heat a small skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 cup pork cracklings. Cook for 2 minutes until extra crisp, then remove from heat.
Step 5: Transfer fried cassava to a serving plate. Sprinkle with 1 lime's juice and a pinch of salt. Top with crispy pork cracklings and serve immediately.