First, I want to explain what is yucca?
Cassava is a tuber rich in starches, an edible root, similar to potatoes, is rich in carbohydrates. It helps regulate cholesterol levels, in addition to stabilizing heart rate and blood pressure ... it has a high content of dietary fiber, decreases anxiety, has among its components large amounts of vitamin K, among others such as: vitamins B, B- 6 and very good quantities of thiamine, riboflavin and minerals such as magnesium, copper, zinc providing a great amount of energy to those who consume it.
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Well, now I will detail how to prepare the yucca donuts, a classic Venezuelan dish that is worth preparing when you snack
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INGREDIENTS:
1 Kilo of yucca
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Yolk of two eggs (optional)
Frying oil
Meal of papelon. (2 cups of paper, brown sugar or striped)
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PREPARATION
The first thing to do is peel the yucca, cut it into pieces and cook it until it is soft. Then without letting it cool, it is made puree type with the help of a fork and add the yolks, sugar, salt, a touch of cinnamon or spices to taste. Mix everything until you achieve a homogeneous mass.
Then proceed to make the fritters, kneading until the desired shape, whether balls or cookies. heat a cauldron with enough oil and add the fritters, turning until they are cooked. They are left to rest and drain all the excess oil and sprayed with the mole of paper.
To make the mole of paper, place in a
Fry the foil, spices until the syrup turns golden.
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BON APPETITE.
