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.
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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