Traditional Dominican Food

Bollitos de Yuca Con Queso

If you haven’t heard of Bollitos de yuca before, consider yourself lucky because you will discover the mouth-watering snack you’ve been looking for. Crispy on the outside and soft and cheesy on the inside, these Cheese-Stuffed Cassava Balls are visually appealing, tasteful, and simply exotic. Dominicans typically serve them at parties, so if you have guests over and need to impress them, get ready to prepare some Bollitos de yuca.

Ingredients

1 pound frozen or fresh yuca, peeled

2 beaten eggs

½ cup bread crumbs

½ pound mozzarella cheese, cubed

Vegetable oil for frying

Guacamole for serving

Steps

1. Cook the yuca in a large pot with salted water over medium heat for 15 minutes or until fork tender.
2. Drain the yuca and remove any fibers from the center. Transfer to a large bowl and mash.
3. Place the eggs in a bowl. Place the breadcrumbs in another bowl.
4. Form 12 balls with the mash.
5. With your hands, place 1 piece of cheese in the center and form the ball again to cover the cheese.
6. Dip the balls into the beaten egg, covering all sides, and then cover them with breadcrumbs.
7. Fill a large skillet with oil and heat over medium-high heat to 350F.
8. Place the balls into heated oil and fry for 4 minutes or until brown on all sides, turning over once about halfway through.
9. Remove from the oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels.