[header] How to steam bammy [title] Peel the cassava root. [step] Cut the root into manageable portions and stand each portion on its flat, cut end. Use a sharp knife to cut away the peel in strips. 
[substeps] The peel of the cassava is very thick and covered in a wax-like coating, so you won't be able to use a vegetable peeler to remove it. When using fresh cassava, make sure that you use the sweet variety usually sold in a market, not the bitter variety.