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

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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.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Bunuelos de Yuca?

For Bunuelos de Yuca, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 4. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

How do I know when Bunuelos de Yuca is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until deep golden brown.

Can I make Bunuelos de Yuca gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Bunuelos de Yuca 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.

Is Bunuelos de Yuca vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 large egg, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How many calories are in Bunuelos de Yuca?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 280 calories, with 3 g protein, 52 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 180 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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