Tapioca Crepes (Cassava Starch Flatbreads)

• Prep time: 10 minutes

• Cook time: 10 minutes

• Total time: 20 minutes

• Servings: 4 servings

• Country of Origin: Brazil

• Description: Naturally gluten-free crepes made from hydrated tapioca starch poured onto a hot dry skillet, fusing instantly into a chewy flatbread that is filled and folded.

• Presentation & How It's Eaten: Folded in half like a taco or crepe, served warm on a plate for breakfast or light snack.

• Ingredients:

  • 2 cups hydrated tapioca starch (massa pronta para tapioca)

  • 1 pinch of salt

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or grated coconut

  • 2 tbsp butter (for spreading)

• Step-by-Step Directions:

  • Sift Starch: Sift hydrated tapioca starch through a fine sieve into a bowl; stir in a pinch of salt.

  • Heat Pan: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat without oil or butter.

  • Spread Starch: Evenly sift 1/2 cup of starch onto pan, spreading into an even 6-inch circle.

  • Cook Flatbread: Cook for 1–2 minutes as heat binds starch into a solid crepe; flip and cook for 30 seconds on second side.

  • Fill & Fold: Add shredded cheese or desired filling on one half, fold crepe over, let cheese melt for 30 seconds, brush top with butter, and serve hot.

• Optional: Fill with condensed milk and shredded coconut for a classic sweet version (Tapioca Doce).

• Cooking Tips: Keep skillet on medium-low heat; grease is not required as starch binds together purely via steam.

• Nutrition Facts:

  • Calories: ~230 kcal

  • Total Fat: 9g

  • Saturated Fat: 5.5g

  • Cholesterol: 25mg

  • Sodium: 260mg

  • Total Carbohydrates: 31g

  • Dietary Fiber: 0g

  • Sugars: 0g

  • Protein: 6g