Bollitos de Yuca

Name: Bollitos de Yuca
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Dominican
Ingredients: 1kg yuca, peeled and boiled; 200g queso de freir or mozzarella, cubed; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 tbsp butter; Salt and pepper; 1 cup breadcrumbs; Vegetable oil for frying

Bollitos de Yuca (bo-YEE-tos de YOO-ka)

Fried Yuca and Cheese Balls

⏱ Prep Time 45 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 267 kcal

Crispy fried balls of mashed yuca filled with melted cheese, golden on the outside and gooey within, a beloved Dominican street food.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 8.0g

Carbs 34.0g

Fat 11.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

large pot potato masher deep fryer or heavy skillet

Presentation Guide

Vessel: paper cone or plate

Garnishes: lime wedge

Accompaniments: hot sauce, garlic sauce

Ingredients

1kg yuca, peeled and boiled
200g queso de freir or mozzarella, cubed
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper
1 cup breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1
Boil yuca until very tender, about twenty minutes. Drain well and remove any fibrous cores.
2
Mash yuca while hot with butter, salt, and pepper until smooth. Let cool enough to handle.
3
Take a small ball of yuca dough, flatten in your palm, place a cube of cheese in center, and seal into a ball.
4
Repeat with remaining dough and cheese. You should get about eighteen to twenty balls.
5
Dip balls in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs. Fry in oil at 175C until golden brown, about three minutes.
6
Drain on paper towels. Serve hot while cheese is still melted and stretchy inside.

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Did You Know?

The best bollitos de yuca have a dramatic cheese pull when you break them open, and vendors compete to use the stretchiest cheese possible.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot
potato masher
deep fryer or heavy skillet

Garnishing

lime wedge

Accompaniments

hot sauce, garlic sauce

The Story Behind Bollitos de Yuca

Bollitos de yuca are a delicious example of Dominican street food innovation, taking the humble yuca root and transforming it into an irresistible snack. The combination of crispy fried exterior, soft yuca, and molten cheese interior makes these little balls addictive. They emerged from the tradition of Dominican frituras, or fried snacks, which are sold from small stands called frituras stands found on every corner in Dominican towns and cities.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack time or appetizer 📜 Origins: Dominican street food innovation

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