[Recipe + Video] Bollitos de Yuca

These bollitos de yuca (cheese-stuffed fried yuca balls) are crispy outside, soft and cheesy inside. A sure hit with your guests.

Course Party

Cuisine Dominican, Latino

Keyword cassava balls, fried yuca balls, yuca cheese balls

Prep Time 5 hours

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 375kcal

Author Clara Gonzalez

Boil yuca: Peel and boil the cassava until it is tender, adding a tablespoon of salt to the water.
Take out of the water and puree.
Mash yuca: Add the butter, parsley and milk and mix well.
Season with salt to taste and let cool down to room temperature.
Make balls: Put two tablespoonfuls of the mixture in the palm of your hand. Flatten it, put a cheese cube in the center. and roll around it into a ball.
Repeat with the remaining yuca mash.
Coat balls: Whisk the egg. Dip the balls into the egg, then into the flour. Coat it with flour and shake off the excess.
Chill uncovered for 2-4 hours (you can keep them frozen in a lidded container for a couple of days).
Fry balls: Fry in medium-hot oil (350 ºF [175ºC) over until they are golden brown.
Place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Serve: Preferably serve immediately while still warm.