Dominican Chulito de Yuca ( Cassava Croquettes)

yuca

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potato

Sweet potato offers similar texture with added nutrients.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more affordable.

Peel and wash the cassava.

Grate the cassava using a grater.

Squeeze the grated cassava to remove excess liquid using a colander or clean cotton towel.

Add salt to the grated cassava and mix.

Cut cheese into small pieces to put in the middle of the croquettes.

Form the croquettes by flattening a portion of cassava, placing cheese in the center, and shaping it around the cheese.

Heat oil in a pot for deep-frying the croquettes.

Deep-fry the croquettes until golden brown.

Drain the fried croquettes on paper towels.

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