World Flavors Cookbook

Carimañolas

Fried yuca rolls stuffed with seasoned ground beef — the most popular Panamanian breakfast fritter alongside hojaldras.

Cuisine: Panama

Ingredients

• 800g yuca, boiled and mashed
• For filling: 300g ground beef, 1 onion diced, 2 cloves garlic, tomato, cilantro, cumin, salt
• 1 egg
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Cook ground beef with onion, garlic, tomato, cumin. Season.
2. Mash boiled yuca until smooth and sticky.
3. Take a handful. Flatten in your palm.
4. Place a spoonful of meat filling in center.
5. Roll into a torpedo shape, sealing completely.
6. Fry in hot oil until deeply golden and crispy.