Cheese Stuffed Fried Yuca Balls
Crunchy on the outside, soft and cheese on the inside, these Cheese Stuffed Fried Yuca Balls are a simple and scrumptious appetizer that can only be made better with a tangy and perfectly delicious cilantro dressing. Easy to make they are ready to serve in 20 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: caribbean, Dominican, Latin
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 247kcal
- 1 pound yuca , grated
- 1 tablespoon butter , softened
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 teaspoon anise seed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2-3 mild cheddar cheese sticks , cut into cubes
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup cilantro , roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove
- juice of half a lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- pinch of salt
Grate the yuca using the smallest size of the grater.
In a medium bowl, combined the yuca, butter, egg, anise seed, salt and sugar. Using a wooden spoon, mix together until well combined.
Take 1 tablespoon of the yuca mixture in the palm of your hand and flatten it. Place 1 piece of cheese in the center and form a ball to cover the cheese.
Using a frying pan, fry the yuca balls in vegetable oil over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and place on a plate lined with a paper towel to remove excess grease.
Serve warm.
Cilantro Dressing
Combine cilantro, mayonnaise, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, vinegar and salt in a food processor or a blender until smooth. Serve on the side for dipping.
- Make sure to cover the cheese well with the yuca so that it doesn't ooze out when the balls are fried.
- The oil should be hot when you fry the balls. You can drop a little of the mix in to check that it is hot enough.
- Serve immediately.
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 514mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg