Spiced Peanut and Cassava Street Food Skewers
Savory cassava cubes coated in a spicy peanut sauce and grilled to create a flavorful street food snack. This african-inspired street food ready in about 35 minutes pairs peanut butter, smooth, hot water, red chili powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (about 12 oz) cassava root, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup peanut butter, smooth
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 8 wooden skewers
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a medium pot of water to boil and add 2 cups peeled and cubed cassava root; cook for 15 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and let cool.
- Step 2: In a bowl, whisk 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter with 1/4 cup hot water until smooth and creamy.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp red chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp lime juice to the peanut sauce until fully combined.
- Step 4: Thread the cooked cassava cubes onto 8 wooden skewers evenly.
- Step 5: Brush each skewer with 2 tbsp vegetable oil and grill over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, basting generously with the peanut sauce until the edges start to char and the sauce thickens.
- Step 6: Serve the skewers warm with any remaining peanut sauce for dipping.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Peanut and Cassava Street Food Skewers take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (25 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spiced Peanut and Cassava Street Food Skewers?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peanut butter, smooth from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Peanut and Cassava Street Food Skewers?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spiced Peanut and Cassava Street Food Skewers for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spiced Peanut and Cassava Street Food Skewers?
African street food like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
