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Fluffy Jamaican Bammy with Coconut Milk Soak

Name: Fluffy Jamaican Bammy with Coconut Milk Soak
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 160 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Side Dish
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh cassava, peeled and grated; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup water; 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk; 1 cup water; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp butter

Experience a taste of Jamaica with this fluffy, delightful bammy recipe infused with creamy coconut milk.

4.9(784 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 7, 2025

Fluffy Jamaican Bammy with Coconut Milk Soak — Side Dish served and photographed from above

Prep

40 min

Cook

2 h

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Bammy

For the Coconut Milk Soak

For Frying

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 588 kcal
Protein: 4 g
Carbs: 71.25 g
Fat: 32.75 g
Fiber: 2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2350 kcal
Protein: 16 g
Carbs: 285 g
Fat: 131 g
Fiber: 8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 lbs fresh cassava peeled and grated	1130	8	271	1	8
1 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk	780	8	14	80	0
1 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
2 tbsp vegetable oil	240	0	0	28	0
2 tbsp butter	200	0	0	22	0

These are estimated values and not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Cassava

1
Grate the cassava
Grate the peeled cassava into a large bowl.
2
Mix and squeeze
Mix in salt and water, then squeeze out excess liquid using a cheesecloth.
Tip: Ensure all liquid is squeezed out to avoid a bitter taste.
3
Form the bammies
Press grated cassava into flat rounds, about 5 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick.
Tip: Use a mold or plate to shape evenly round bammies.

How to Make Fluffy Jamaican Bammy with Coconut Milk Soak

Total time: 2 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Initial Fry
Heat 1 tbsp of oil and butter in a pan over medium heat, then fry bammies for 5 minutes per side until golden.
2
Coconut Milk Soak
Submerge fried bammies in the coconut milk mixture and soak for 30 minutes.
3
Final Fry
Heat remaining oil and butter over medium-high heat, then fry soaked bammies for 3 minutes per side until golden.