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Bollitos de Yuca

Cultural Context

Bollitos de Yuca are a beloved Venezuelan snack made from yuca, a starchy root vegetable. Traditionally enjoyed as street food or at family gatherings, these dumplings are often filled with cheese and fried to a crispy golden perfection. They represent the rich culinary heritage of Venezuela, showcasing the importance of yuca in local diets. Today, variations can be found across Latin America, with each region adding its unique twist.

VenezuelanVEside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2½ libras de yuca
1½ cucharada de mantequilla
1 cucharada de azúcar blanca
sal al gusto
aceite para freír
queso de tu preferencia
carne de res molida y guisada

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

yuca

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potato

Sweet potato offers similar texture and flavor.

1

Peel and boil the yuca until tender.

2

Mash the boiled yuca and mix with butter, sugar, and salt to taste.

3

Form the yuca mixture into small discs.

4

Place a spoonful of ground beef and cheese in the center of each disc and fold to seal.

5

Heat oil in a pan and fry the filled yuca balls until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

boilingfrying

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyegg

Also Known As

Yuca BallsYuca Dumplings

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