Mandioca Frita I

Ingredients

 * 2 pounds manioc root
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * palm oil for frying

Directions

 * 1) Peel the manioc root and cut into 3-inch pieces.
 * 2) Place in a pot and cover with water.
 * 3) Add salt; bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes.
 * 4) Remove manioc pieces from water and cool.
 * 5) Heat palm oil 1 inch deep in a heavy skillet.
 * 6) Cut manioc pieces lengthwise in half and then into wedges removing the center stem.
 * 7) Fry slices in heated palm oil.
 * 8) Serve with drinks or as a side dish with meats and a salad.