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Carimañolas

Carimañolas are Colombian snacks that consist of mashed cassava filled with beef, chicken or cheese and then deep-fried.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10 carimañolas
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: South American , Colombian

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb yuca (frozen or fresh ), peeled and cut in large chunks
  • salt
  • vegetable oil (for frying)
For the meat filling
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 scallion , chopped
  • salt
  • pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ½ lb ground beef

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, place the yuca, salt and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 25 minutes or until fork tender.
  2. Drain the yuca and remove any fiber from the center. Using a potato masher, mash the yuca, cover and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the onions, red bell pepper and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, scallions, cumin, salt, black pepper and cook for about 1 minute, stirring often.
  5. Add the ground beef and cook until the meat is cooked through, about 7 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes more.
  6. Remove from the heat, adjust the seasoning and let it cool.
  7. Divide the yuca mixture into 10 balls. Make a hole through the center of each ball with your finger.
  8. Place about 1 tablespoon of meat filling and gently close the ball, giving an oval shape.
  9. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil and heat to 350 F/C.180
  10. Add the carimañolas to hot oil and cook about 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown, turning them often.
  11. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with ají.