Chulitos de Yuca [Video+Recipe] Spicy Cassava Rolls

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs yuca (cassava) ([0.7 kg], peeled and washed)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt ((or more, to taste))
• 2 cups filling of your choice ((see list above))
• 2 cups oil for frying ((corn, peanut or soy))

Instructions

1. 1

   --- 1. Prepare yuca ---

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   Grate the cassava with the least coarse side of the grater, or using the grating attachment of the food processor.With a clean cotton cloth squeeze the ground cassava to get rid of excess liquid. Eliminate this liquid.Season the cassava mix with salt and mix well.

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   --- 3. Making rolls ---

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   Make rolls: Put two tablespoons of the mixture in the palm of your hand. Flatten it and put a teaspoon of the filling in the center.Put a 2 more tablespoons of cassava on top and roll the cassava mixture over it forming small rolls, seal the ends. Squeeze tightly to compact.

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   --- 4. Fry ---

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   Fry: Heat oil in small frying pan (oil should be at least 1 inch [2.5cm]-deep) over medium heat.Deep fry the rolls until they turn golden brown. Place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.⚠️ Be careful with hot oil splatters.

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   --- 5. Serve ---

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   Serve: These are best served freshly fried.