Yucca Croquettes Recipe
Make Yucca Croquettes Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Yucca
Peel and cut the yucca into chunks. Boil in salted water for about 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain and let it cool.
- 2
Mash the Yucca
Once cool, mash the yucca in a large bowl until smooth and free of lumps.
- 3
- 4
Form the Croquettes
Take a small amount of the mixture and form it into small oval patties or croquettes. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- 5
Coat with Breadcrumbs
Roll each croquette in breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- 6
Fry the Croquettes
In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the croquettes in batches and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
- 7
Serve
Serve the yucca croquettes warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
