Arepitas de Yuca & Arañitas [Video+Recipe] Cassava Fritters

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound yuca (cassava) ([0.23 kg] peeled and washed)
• 1 teaspoon sugar (white, granulated)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of aniseed ((anise seeds))
• 1 egg (medium) (medium)
• 1 1/2 cup vegetable oil ( for frying)

Instructions

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   --- 1. Grating ---

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   Grating: Grate the yuca with the fine side of the grater to make arepitas, or the coarse side to make arañitas. The following steps are the same for both.

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   --- 2. Combining ---

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   Combining: In a large bowl combine grated yuca, sugar, salt, egg, and aniseed. Mix the batter until it is well combined.

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   --- 3. Frying ---

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   Frying: Heat oil over medium heat in a small skillet (oil should be at least 1 inch [2.5 cm] high).Add 2 tablespoons of the yuca mixture to the hot oil and fry until golden brown on one side (watch out for oil splatters), flip and repeat. Once browned, place on a paper towel to remove excess oil.Continue with the rest of the mixture.

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   --- 4. Serving ---

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   Serving: Once they are all fried, serve per suggestions above the recipe.