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Cassava Croquettes
Fried cassava mash bites with cheese, golden and crispy.
VegetarianGluten-free
Ingredients
- 800 g cassava (yuca)
- 200 g fresh cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon lard
- Salt and parsley to taste
- Oil for frying
Step-by-step
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- Cook the cassava in salted water until tender.
- Put the cooked cassava and lard in the mixing bowl; blend 15 sec/speed 5 into a purée.
- Add one egg, the crumbled cheese, salt and parsley; mix 15 sec/speed 3.
- Let the dough cool so it's easier to handle.
- Shape croquettes and dip them in the remaining beaten egg.
- Fry in hot oil until golden.
- Drain on paper and serve hot.
Tips
- The dough should be cold so the croquettes don't fall apart.
- Serve with tomato sauce or on their own.
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