Frituras de yuca / Yuca Fritters

 I made Frituras de yuca / Yuca fritters today. Malanga Frituras are more common in Cuba. But Frituras can 

be found  throughout Latin America & the Carribean. They are inexpensive to make and only require a few ingredients. Frituras can be made plain or filled with

fruit, vegetables, meat or cheese. Other popular ones

   are Frituras de Maiz (corn), Frituras de Calabaza. 

3/4 Lbs yuca   

 1/4 onion

 3 garlic cloves

 bunch of parsley

 Complete seasoning to taste

 S&P to taste

1. For this recipe I used frozen Yuca. It saves a lot 

of time. 

2. Rinse the Yuca off. Add them to a pot of water. Add a pinch of salt to flavor the water. Boil the yuca for 30 minutes or until soft.

3. Drain and remove the vein or cord that runs down the middle.

4. Mash the yuca and allow to cool. Once cool add all of the other ingredients. 

5. Mix well and taste to see if it’s to your liking.

6. Heat your oil. Add spoon spoonfuls of the masa (dough) in the oil. Set flame to medium low.

7. Fry for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. 

8. Drain on a paper towel. 

9. Garnish with parsley, lime wedge. You can make a quick dip from Mayo, garlic and parsley. Enjoy!