Cassava croquettes
Serves | 4-6 |
Prep time | 20 minutes |
Cook time | 20 minutes |
Total time | 40 minutes |
Ingredients
- 1lb yuca or cassava
- Salt
- 2 beaten eggs
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Directions
1. | Cook the yuca in a large pot with salted water over medium heat for about 15 minutes or until fork tender |
2. | Drain the yuca and remove any fibers from the center. Transfer to a large bowl and mash |
3. | Place the eggs in a bowl. Place the bread crumbs in another bowl. |
4. | Form the croquettes using your hands. The shape should be as a small cylinder (see picture) |
5. | Dip the formed croquettes into the beaten eggs covering all sides, and then cover them with bread crumbs. |
6. | Fill a large skillet with oil and heat over medium-high heat to 350°F |
7. | Place the croquettes into heated oil and fry for 4 minutes or until brown on all sides, turning over once about halfway through |
8. | Remove from the oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels in order to absorb the excess oil |
9. | Serve |
Note
Adapted from http://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/croquetas-de-yuca-cassava-croquettes