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Sonso de Yuca

Cultural Context

Sonso de Yuca is a beloved dish from Bolivia, particularly popular in the Andean regions. This dish showcases the versatility of yuca, a staple root vegetable, combined with cheese and spices, creating a comforting and hearty snack or side dish. Traditionally enjoyed during festivals and gatherings, Sonso de Yuca has found its way into modern kitchens, celebrated for its crispy exterior and soft, cheesy interior, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

BolivianBOside
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500 grams queso latino
2 kilograms yuca
2 teaspoons mantequilla

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a distinct flavor.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent and is vegan.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot powder is a gluten-free thickener.

1

Peel the yuca and cut it into pieces.

2

Boil water in a pot and add the yuca without salt.

3

Cover the pot and let the yuca cook, adding a glass of cold water after some time to help it cook better.

4

After about 10 minutes, check the yuca and then drain it.

5

Mash the yuca until smooth, removing any fibrous parts from the center.

6

Mix the mashed yuca with the cheese and butter using your hands.

7

Form the mixture into small sticks or toritos on skewers.

8

For another preparation, layer the yuca mixture with cheese in a pan or baking dish.

9

Heat a skillet to cook the toritos, or place them in the oven to gratin with cheese on top.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingfrying

Equipment Needed

potskilletspatulaskewers

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyegg

Also Known As

Yuca SonsoSonsoYuca Frita

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