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Yaniquesitos Dominicanos

Cultural Context

Originating from the Dominican Republic, Yaniquesitos are a beloved street food made from yuca, a starchy root vegetable. Traditionally enjoyed as a snack or appetizer, these fritters highlight the island's rich agricultural heritage. Today, they are cherished not only in the Dominican Republic but also in various Latin American countries, often served at celebrations and family gatherings, showcasing the versatility of yuca in culinary traditions.

DominicanDOsnack
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
227 grams flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup water
1/2 onion
1 lemon
2 tomatoes
1 red bell pepper
1/2 yellow bell pepper
15 olives
1/2 cup white cheese
2 tablespoons cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil

yuca

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potato offers a similar texture with more nutrients.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal binds ingredients while adding fiber.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity and flavor.

1

Combine 227 grams of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a bowl.

2

Add 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the dry ingredients.

3

Mix the ingredients to integrate them.

4

Gradually add 1/2 cup of water until a dough forms, adjusting as necessary.

5

Knead minimally to avoid gluten development, then cover the dough and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

6

Roll out the dough on a floured surface until thin.

7

Cut the dough into 4-inch circles using a cutter or any round object.

8

Make small cuts in the center of each circle.

9

Fry the dough circles in oil over medium heat until golden brown and crispy, flipping to cook both sides.

10

Prepare a fresh summer garnish by mixing 1/2 chopped onion, juice of 1 lemon, 2 chopped tomatoes, 1 chopped red bell pepper, 1/2 chopped yellow bell pepper, and 15 chopped olives in a bowl.

11

Add 1/2 cup of white cheese, 2 tablespoons of cilantro, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the garnish mixture and mix well.

12

Let the garnish rest for at least 30 minutes to integrate flavors.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlrolling pinfrying pancutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyegg

Also Known As

Dominican Yuca FrittersYuca Fritters

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