Pan-Fried Yuca Cakes
Yuca, also known as cassava, is a starchy root vegetable commonly used in Latin American cuisine.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Pan-Fried Yuca Cakes
Ingredients
Instructions
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Peel and grate the yuca.
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Finely chop the onion, garlic, and cilantro.
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In a large bowl, combine the grated yuca, chopped onion, garlic, cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Take a small portion of the yuca mixture and shape it into a patty. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
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Place the yuca cakes in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
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Remove from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Serve hot as an appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
