Jamaican · bread
Bammy
Bammy reads richness 6.9, nutty 4.4 and sweetness 4.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Jamaican bread, about 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 8.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.9 · Nutty 4.4 · Sweetness 4.2 · Salinity 3.6 · Fruity 2.4 · Floral 2.4
What's in it (4)
- 2 lbs fresh cassava (yuca), peeled and grated
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp oil
Time & effort: about 15 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 95.6 kcal, 0.5 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 14.4 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Grate cassava finely, squeeze out all liquid through a cloth, then season with salt and press into flat discs about half an inch thick.
- Toast the bammies on a dry skillet until they hold their shape, then briefly soak in coconut milk and fry in a little oil until golden on each side.
- Serve warm alongside escovitch fish or ackee.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Khanom Krok (Coconut Rice Pancakes) — Thai
- Sanwin Makin (Semolina and Coconut Cake) — Burmese
- Speculaas — Dutch
- Pralines — Southern
- Bourbon Pecan Pie — Southern
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.