Cooking Times

20 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time

Ingredients (7 items)

2.00 cups Yuca starch
cassava starch
1.00 lb Queso fresco
finely grated
2.00 Eggs
2.00 tbsp Sugar
1.00 tsp Baking powder
0.50 tsp Salt
6.00 cups Vegetable oil
for frying

Instructions (8 steps)

1
Mix yuca starch, cheese, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2
Beat eggs and add to mixture.
3
Knead until smooth dough forms. Add water by tablespoon if too dry.
5 minutes
4
Roll into 1-inch balls.
5
Heat oil to 350°F in deep pot.
6
Fry balls until golden and puffed, about 6 minutes.
6 minutes
7
Drain on paper towels.
8
Serve warm, plain or with guava paste.