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Cassava Chips (Tavioka Chips)

Fijian cassava chips recipe (tavioka) — crisp golden chips fried until crunchy and dusted with sea salt and chili, Fiji’s favorite snack at every market stall.

⏱ 15 minPrep time
🔥 30 minCook time
🍽 4Servings
🏷 AppetizerCategory
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Cassava Chips (Tavioka Chips)

Cassava, or tavioka, is one of Fiji’s most important staple crops, and turning it into crispy chips is a favorite island pastime. Market vendors across Fiji fry them by the bagful, and the aroma of hot tavioka chips is part of the fabric of any Fijian town.

What makes it great: cassava chips have a uniquely light, shattery crunch and a mild nutty flavor that makes them dangerously moreish. A squeeze of lime and a dusting of chili salt turn a humble root vegetable into the perfect snack.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Peel the cassava and slice it thinly, about 1/8 inch thick, using a sharp knife or mandoline.
  2. Soak the slices in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain and pat thoroughly dry; toss with the rice flour if using.
  3. Heat the oil in a deep pot to 350 degrees F and fry the cassava slices in small batches for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until golden and crisp.
  4. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  5. Toss with the sea salt and chili powder and squeeze lime over the top; serve warm.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Drying the slices well before frying prevents splattering and gives a crisper result. Do not eat cassava raw — it must always be cooked thoroughly.

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Recipe details

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Servings4
CategoryAppetizer
PublishedAugust 17, 2026
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