Yuca or cassava is a nutritious food widely used in cooking.
This tuber is very popular in Central and South America and is very versatile, as it can be an ideal accompaniment for meats and poultry, as well as being perfect for making soups, snacks, and even desserts.
A Delicious Dessert
In this case, we present a traditional dish from Nicaraguan cuisine, the delicious yuca buñuelos, crispy fried rings or snacks made from a dough of yuca and cheese, coated with honey.
They can be enjoyed during the afternoon with a good cup of coffee or hot chocolate.
The origin of this dessert is not very precise, but it is believed to have come from Spanish lands during the colonization era, although in many countries buñuelos are made with a flour-based dough, in Nicaragua they are made with yuca and soaked in honey.
A Traditional Snack
In Nicaragua, this dessert is one of the treats traditionally enjoyed in November during the Day of the Dead, as it is very common to find them for sale at cemetery entrances, as well as during Holy Week.
The traditional preparation of this dish is very simple: a soft dough is formed with grated yuca, cheese, baking powder, and egg; then, balls of dough are formed and fried in plenty of hot oil.
They are served covered with a syrup made from water, sugar, and flavored with cinnamon, cloves, and a few drops of lemon.
Buñuelos
Los buñuelos, tan queridos por los nicaragüenses en celebraciones especiales, son una delicia crujiente por fuera y esponjosa por dentro. Su aroma a canela y ralladura de naranja los convierte en un bocado irresistible para grandes y pequeños.
And there you have it, a very easy and delicious dessert to make. So, if you’re craving something sweet after lunch, don’t forget this tasty treat that will delight your palate.
