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Carimañolas Costeñas

Cultural Context

Originating from the Caribbean coast of Colombia, Carimañolas Costeñas are a beloved snack made from yuca and filled with seasoned meat. Traditionally enjoyed as street food, these crispy delights are often served with fresh avocado and lime, highlighting the region's vibrant flavors. Today, they have gained popularity beyond Colombia, with variations appearing in other Latin American countries.

ColombianCOmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 pound chicken breast
4.5 pieces cassava
salt
paprika
all-purpose seasoning
onion
garlic
olive oil
ripe tomato
bell pepper
spring onion
cumin

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey offers a leaner option while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while cream cheese is often cheaper.

1

Cut the chicken breast in half to cook faster.

2

Prepare a pot of water with salt, onion, garlic, and all-purpose seasoning for cooking the chicken breast.

3

Add the chicken breast to the pot and cook until completely soft.

4

Peel the cassava and wash it thoroughly.

5

Boil water in a separate pot, adding salt and color if desired.

6

Add the cassava to the boiling water and cook until it's soft but not too soft, about 25 minutes.

7

Prepare a traditional Creole stew with ripe tomato, bell pepper, spring onion, and garlic.

8

Grate the tomato and bell pepper, and chop the spring onion and garlic.

9

Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the onion until soft, then add garlic.

10

Add the grated tomato and bell pepper to the sautéed onion and garlic, and let it cook.

11

Check the cassava for doneness; it should be soft but firm enough to hold together.

12

Drain the cassava and prepare to make the dough.

13

Add coloring seasoning, cumin, and salt to the cooked cassava and mash it until well combined.

14

Shred the cooked chicken breast and add it to the stew, letting it cook for a couple more minutes.

Cooking Techniques

boilingfrying

Equipment Needed

potskilletmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyegg

Also Known As

Carimañolas

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