Bollitos de Yuca [Video+Recipe] Cheese-Filled Cassava Balls
These bollitos de yuca (cheese-stuffed fried yuca balls) are crispy outside, soft and cheesy inside. A sure hit with your guests.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 375kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound cassava (yuca)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (salted)
- 1 teaspoon curly parsley , finely chopped
- ¼ cup milk (whole or skim)
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
- ½ pound cheddar , cubed [0.24 kg]
- 1 egg (medium)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups Oil for frying
Instructions
1. Boil yuca
- Peel and boil the cassava until it is tender, adding a tablespoon of salt to the water.Take out of the water and puree.
2. Mash yuca
- Add the butter, parsley and milk and mix well.Season with salt to taste and let cool down to room temperature.
3. Make balls
- Put two tablespoonfuls of the mixture in the palm of your hand. Flatten it, put a cheese cube in the center. and roll around it into a ball.Repeat with the remaining yuca mash.
4. Coat balls
- Whisk the egg. Dip the balls into the egg, then into the flour. Coat it with flour and shake off the excess.Chill uncovered for 2-4 hours (you can keep them frozen in a lidded container for a couple of days).
5. Fry balls
- Fry in medium-hot oil (350 ºF [175ºC) over until they are golden brown.Place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
6. Serve
- Preferably serve immediately while still warm.
Video
Nutrition
Serving: 2balls | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 875mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 15.6mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 0.8mg
