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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.
Prep Time
5 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
5 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 375 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
South American , Dominican
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.
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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.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2balls
Calories
375kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
875mg
(36%)
Potassium
265mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
560IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
15.6mg
(17%)
Calcium
300mg
(30%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2balls | |
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 875mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 265mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 560IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 15.6mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 300mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.