Bunuelos de Yuca

Name: Bunuelos de Yuca
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh yuca root, boiled, mashed; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 tsp anise seeds; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 cups vegetable oil

Crispy golden cassava fritters shaped into traditional figure-eights, served warm with a scented anise simple syrup.

50 minMediumServes 6280 cal/serving

CubanDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreePork-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 lb fresh yuca root, boiled, mashed
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp anise seeds
1 cinnamon stick
2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Combine 1/2 cup water, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp anise seeds, and 1 cinnamon stick in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 10 minutes until syrup thickens slightly, then cool.
2

In a large bowl, combine 1 lb boiled, mashed fresh yuca root, 1 beaten large egg, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/2 tsp salt to form a smooth dough.
3

Divide dough into small portions and roll into ropes, then shape into figure-eight forms on a clean surface.
4

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F.
5

Fry shaped dough in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve warm topped with syrup.

Questions

Can I make Bunuelos de Yuca gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Bunuelos de Yuca keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Bunuelos de Yuca?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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