Chulitos de Yuca [Video+Recipe] Spicy Cassava Rolls
Chulitos are humble, and often looked down upon, but these cassava these are one of the best buffet dishes in the Dominican cuisine.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 294kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs yuca (cassava) [0.7 kg], peeled and washed
- ¾ teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
- 2 cups filling of your choice (see list above)
- 2 cups oil for frying (corn, peanut or soy)
Instructions
1. Prepare yuca
- Grate the cassava with the least coarse side of the grater, or using the grating attachment of the food processor.With a clean cotton cloth squeeze the ground cassava to get rid of excess liquid. Eliminate this liquid.Season the cassava mix with salt and mix well.
3. Making rolls
- Put two tablespoons of the mixture in the palm of your hand. Flatten it and put a teaspoon of the filling in the center.Put a 2 more tablespoons of cassava on top and roll the cassava mixture over it forming small rolls, seal the ends. Squeeze tightly to compact.
4. Fry
- Heat oil in small frying pan (oil should be at least 1 inch [2.5cm]-deep) over medium heat.Deep fry the rolls until they turn golden brown. Place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.⚠️ Be careful with hot oil splatters.
5. Serve
- These are best served freshly fried.
Video
Nutrition
Serving: 2chulitos | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 728mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 815IU | Vitamin C: 53.5mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1.2mg
