How To Make The Perfect Yuca Fritters • Tasty
Ingredients
- Yuca · cut into 4 in pieces2 lb
- Butter · softened2 tbsp
- Egg1
- Sugar1 tbsp
- Anise seed1 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Canola oil · for frying1 cup
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, stand each yuca piece upright and carefully cut off the skin.
- Grate the yuca on the small holes of a box grater.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated yuca with the softened butter, egg, sugar, anise seeds and salt until thoroughly mixed.
- Heat the canola oil in a high-walled skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- In batches, scoop 2 tablespoons of the mixture, press into a fritter about ½ inch (1 ¼ cm) thick, and slide it off a metal spatula into the hot oil.
- Fry about 2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle lightly with salt. Serve warm.
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