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Nicaraguan Yuca Donuts (Buneulos de Yuca)

August 17, 2017 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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Nicaraguan yuca donuts called Bueneulos de yuca are scrumptious donuts made of cassava/yuca.

These treats are fried and then served in a sweet syrup sauce flavored with lemon and cinnamon.

They are easy to make and we enjoyed them immensely with a nice strong cup of Nicaraguan coffee.

The yuca or cassava root is grated and then mixed with some grated cheese, an egg holds together the mixture along with a touch of baking powder before they are deep fried to a golden brown.

The result is a cheesy sweet delicious bite of goodness, YUM!

Nicaraguan Yuca donuts

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Nicaraguan Yuca Donuts Buneulos de Yuca

Course Dessert
Cuisine Nicaraguan
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 5kcal
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • for the Syrup
  • 1 1/2 Cups of Water
  • 2 1/2 Cups of Sugar
  • 2 sticks of cinnamon
  • Juice of one Lemon
  • For the Dough
  • 2 cups of grated yuca/cassava
  • 1 cup of grated cheese White Central American semi-hard cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp of baking powder
  • For Frying
  • Cooking oil for frying about 2 cups

Instructions

  • Place the syrup ingredients with the exception of the lemon juice in a large pot.
  • Allow to cook to syrup stage at around 220F. or until the syrup coats your spoon.
  • Add lemon juice, mix and set aside.
  • Mix the dough ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Allow to rest for about 10 minutes
  • Using a spoon scoop the dough into your hands and form little balls.
  • Fry in hot oil. Heat your oil to 350F
  • Once golden brown, drain on paper towels any excess oil.
  • Drench the donuts in the warm syrup and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 5kcal | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 5mg | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg

 

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