Instructions

1. 1
   Squeeze the grated cassava using a kitchen cloth or cheesecloth (like the one used for preparing homemade pap) to remove as much liquid as possible. The cassava should be very dry with little liquid.
2. 2
   Mash the bananas well using a fork, masher, or food processor.
3. 3
   Add the cassava and salt to the mashed banana in a medium sized bowl, and mix them together very well. The mixture should be firm enough that it can be rolled into balls.
4. 4
   Use your palms to roll about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into bite-size balls.
5. 5
   Heat the vegetable oil to 375 °F in a deep skillet or a saucepan. You can check the oil temperature by dropping in a 1-inch square of bread—it should take about 1 minute to brown.
6. 6
   Place the cassava balls gently into the hot oil and fry until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pan—work in batches as necessary.
7. 7
   Remove the fritters from the hot oil, drain, and serve fresh.