Fritas De Yuca Recipe
Two smashed and fried yuca patties, topped with powdered sugar, honey, and cinnamon.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Yuca
Peel the yuca and cut it into chunks. Boil the yuca in salted water until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- 2
Mash the Yuca
Drain the yuca and let it cool slightly. Mash it in a bowl until smooth, and then form into two patties.
- 3
Fry the Patties
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the yuca patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- 4
Serve
Remove the patties from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving.
