Dadinhos de Tapioca (Tapioca Cubes)

Instructions

1. 1In a medium saucepan, combine the 1 cup Tapioca Flour, 2 cups Water, 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast, 1 tablespoon Vegetable Broth Powder, 1 teaspoon Salt, and 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper. Stir well to combine.
2. 2Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spoon or spatula. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens significantly and forms a cohesive ball that pulls away cleanly from the sides of the saucepan. This should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
3. 3Grease a square baking dish (approximately 20.32 × 20.32 cm). Carefully transfer the thickened tapioca mixture into the greased dish. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press the mixture down evenly into the dish, creating a smooth, flat surface.
4. 4Allow the tapioca mixture to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This chilling step is crucial to firm up the mixture so it can be cut.
5. 5Remove the firm tapioca block from the refrigerator. Use a knife to cut the block into uniform cubes, about 1.905 cm in size.
6. 6Pour the 2 cups Oil into a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or pot. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 175°C. You can test if the oil is ready by dropping a tiny piece of tapioca into it; it should sizzle immediately.
7. 7Carefully add the tapioca cubes to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the cubes for 3 to 5 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
8. 8Using a slotted spoon or spider strainer, remove the fried tapioca cubes from the hot oil. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Serve the Dadinhos de Tapioca immediately while they are hot and crispy.

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