Bollitos de Yuca

Instructions

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