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Empanadas de Yuca

Cultural Context

Empanadas de Yuca, originating from the Dominican Republic, are a beloved snack or meal, showcasing the versatility of yuca (cassava). Traditionally filled with cheese or meat, they reflect the island's culinary heritage, blending indigenous and African influences. Today, variations abound, with many enjoying them as a street food staple or at family gatherings, often served with a spicy dipping sauce.

DominicanDOmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs yuca
0 lb pollo
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1 bell pepper
1 medium bell pepper
2 tablespoons butter

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Tofu provides a dairy-free option while ricotta is more affordable.

yuca

💰Cheaper: potato

Potato is more accessible and cheaper, though it alters texture.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a healthier binding agent, while aquafaba is a cheaper egg substitute.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, and vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

1

Pelar la yuca con un cuchillo en lugar de usar un rallador.

2

Usar un extractor de jugo para procesar la yuca en lugar de rallarla.

3

Filtrar el líquido de la yuca usando una bolsa coladora o una funda de almohada limpia.

4

Dejar la masa de yuca un poco húmeda, ajustando la cantidad de agua según preferencia.

5

Cocinar la pechuga de pollo con agua, dos hojas de laurel, cebolla, ajo, sal al gusto, orégano, y ají, hirviendo hasta que esté lista.

6

En una sartén, calentar un poco de mantequilla a fuego bajo y añadir la masa de yuca, moviendo con una cuchara y las manos.

7

Añadir sal al gusto mientras se cocina la masa de yuca.

8

Amasar la masa caliente, utilizando una KitchenAid para facilitar el proceso.

9

Tapar las empanadas mientras se forman para evitar que se sequen.

10

Usar un rodillo eléctrico y manual para extender la masa, evitando el uso de harina para que no se pegue.

11

Utilizar un molde de empanadas para cortar la masa, asegurándose de que no sea demasiado grande.

12

No usar bija para colorar la masa, prefiriendo el color natural de la yuca.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingmixingshapingfryingbaking

Equipment Needed

potskilletmixing bowlbaking sheetfrying pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

dairyegg

Also Known As

Yuca EmpanadasCassava Empanadas

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