World Flavors Cookbook

Muchines de Yuca

Name: Muchines de Yuca
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Ecuador
Ingredients: 1kg yuca (cassava), peeled and grated 1 egg 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled Salt and oil for frying

Crispy fried cassava croquettes filled with cheese.

Cuisine: Ecuador

Ingredients

1kg yuca (cassava), peeled and grated 1 egg 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled Salt and oil for frying

Instructions

Grate the raw yuca and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Mix the yuca with egg and salt. Take small portions of the dough, place a bit of cheese in the center, and roll into cylinders. Fry in hot oil until they are golden and crispy. Serve with coffee or as a side.