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Cassava croquettes (Pastel de Yuca),

cassava croquettes, yuca pastel

Yuca pastries are small fried croquettes popular in Latin America, particularly in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Made with a cassava dough (gluten-free), they are filled with meat, chicken, or cheese and are perfect as an appetizer or snack. Their crispy crust and soft filling make them a delicious bite. The cassava, the base ingredient of the dough, provides a unique texture and a mild flavor that complements the filling perfectly. Ideal for discovering authentic Latin flavors. I didn't fry them but cooked them in my Ninja Foodi air fryer for a healthier version.

Cooking method:
Difficulty: intermediary
Ingredients
  • 500 g grated cassava
  • 250 g of minced meat (beef or chicken)
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 chopped pepper
  • 1 clove of crushed garlic
  • Salt, pepper, cumin (to taste)
  • Vegetable oil for frying
Preparation
  1. 1
    Drain the grated cassava well to remove excess water.
  2. 2
    Heat a little oil in a pan and brown the onion, pepper and garlic. Add the minced meat, season with salt, pepper, and cumin, then cook until the meat is browned.
  3. 3
    Take a small portion of grated cassava, flatten it in your hand and add a little stuffing in the center. Form a pâté by sealing the edges.
  4. 4
    Fry the pasteles in hot oil until golden brown.
  5. 5
    Drain on absorbent paper before serving. For a less fatty version, you can cook them for 20 minutes in air fry mode, in your air fryer (Ninja Foodi for me)
Keywords: Latin American cassava croquette, yuca pastel
Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/croquettes-de-manioc-pastel-de-yuca/