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    Dominican Republic Bolitos de Yuca

    April 30, 2015 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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    Cassava Stuffed cheese balls from the Dominican Republic

    These Dominican Republic Bolitos de Yuca would make a lovely appetizer for any occasion. They are fried cassava balls filled with cheese.  Served warm they are light and scrumptious especially right out of the fryer while the cheese is nice and gooey, Yum!

    Dominican Republic cheese balls

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    Dominican Republic Bolitos de Yuca

    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Dominican Republic
    Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 3 hours
    Servings 12 balls
    Author International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. of Cassava yuca
    • 2 tablespoons of butter
    • 1/2 cup of milk
    • 1 egg
    • 1/2 lb. of cheddar cheese cubed
    • 1 teaspoon parsley finely chopped
    • oil for deep frying
    • 1/4 cup flour
    • salt

    Instructions

    • Peel and boil the cassava in a pot of water lightly salted, until tender
    • Drain and puree
    • Add the butter, parsley, milk and mix together
    • season with salt and let cool down to room temperature
    • Put two spoonfuls of the mixture int eh palm of your hand. Flatten it to place the cheese cube in the center and roll around it to make a ball.
    • Repeat until all the batter is used
    • Whisk the egg, and put the flour on a plate
    • Dip the balls into the egg then into the flour, shake off excess flour.
    • Chill for two hours in the refrigerator uncovered
    • Heat up the oil to medium high and fry until golden brown.
    • Drain excess oil on paper towel and serve immediately

     

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