Yuca fritters are soft balls covered in caramel, a typical dessert from Nicaragua. To prepare them, yuca is cooked, mixed with cheese, formed into balls, and fried until golden and crispy. They are then bathed in a delicious homemade caramel. A delight to enjoy on any occasion.
Yuca fritters are a deliciously crispy and sweet bite, perfect for sharing at family gatherings or with friends.
Their preparation, which combines the softness of yuca with the sweetness of caramel, creates a unique and satisfying culinary experience.
Once fried, these fritters become the ideal snack to enjoy at any time of the day.
Before you begin, we recommend as an alternative the delicious recipe from Feijoada on a friendly site.
Yuca Fritters
Ingredients
½ kilogram of Yuca
1 cup of Papelon or brown sugar
1 cup of Cream
1 tablespoon of Vanilla
1 teaspoon of Sea salt
100 grams_plural of Feta cheese
Preparation
Step 1 : In a pot, place the yuca with enough water and salt, and let it cook for about 25 minutes, or until it's soft.
Step 2 : Then, remove from the water and place it in a bowl to cool.
Step 3 : In a saucepan over medium heat, place the cup of papelon with 6 teaspoons of water.
Step 4 : Stir until the sugar is dissolved and starts boiling.
Step 5 : At that point, add the cup of cream, continue stirring and add the vanilla.
Step 6 : Remove from heat and add a teaspoon of sea salt.
Step 7 : Remove the inner part or vein of the yuca and place it in a food processor.
Step 8 : Knead with the cheese until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
Step 9 : Form balls with this mixture.
Step 10 : In a skillet with enough hot oil, fry the balls until they are golden and crispy.
Step 11 : Finally, serve the balls bathed in the previously prepared caramel.
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