Boil the cassava until soft and leave it to cool (so it absorbs less flour).

NextOnce cold, grate it and mash it with a fork.

Once cold, grate it and mash it with a fork.

NextAdd the cornmeal and salt and shape into a ball, then divide it into 3 portions (I made 2 bigger ones and a smaller one for my "big" two-and-a-half-year-old).

Add the cornmeal and salt and shape into a ball, then divide it into 3 portions (I made 2 bigger ones and a smaller one for my "big" two-and-a-half-year-old).

NextRoll into small balls and flatten them with your hand.

Roll into small balls and flatten them with your hand.

NextCook for a few minutes on each side in a frying pan with a few drops of olive oil.

Cook for a few minutes on each side in a frying pan with a few drops of olive oil.

NextIn a frying pan, cook the thinly sliced onion in a little olive oil until golden.

In a frying pan, cook the thinly sliced onion in a little olive oil until golden.

NextAdd the crushed tomatoes and salt.

Add the crushed tomatoes and salt.

NextStir in the textured soy (soaked beforehand) and chopped.

Stir in the textured soy (soaked beforehand) and chopped.

NextLet it cook for about 10 min.

Let it cook for about 10 min.