Delicious Dominican Yuca Sticks Fritters

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Flaxseed meal binds ingredients while being plant-based.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

yuca

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potato

Sweet potato provides a similar texture with added nutrients.

Wash, peel, and cut cassava into pieces.

Boil cassava in salted water for 5 minutes until tender but not very soft.

Remove the root from the middle and cut into approximately 1 cm sticks.

In a pan, add 2 cups of vegetable oil and heat over medium heat.

Fry the cassava sticks until golden and crispy, stirring constantly.

Remove and drain on paper towels.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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