These delicious Croquetas de Yuca will work as an appetizer, snack or as part of a main course. I have a weakness for anything involving yuca or cassava. My mom always included yuca in her dishes and I loved it. I actually prefer yuca over potatoes however my sister, Catalina, hates yuca, so as usual, my poor mother had to contend with the different likes and dislikes of her three children at meal time.
These croquetas are a fantastic finger food and for Colombians, this is a great kind of appetizer as it enables us to dance and eat at the same time 
. I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned this before, but for Colombians, a party is not a party if we’re not dancing. Whether it’s morning, afternoon or night, if there is a party, we dance!
Enjoy!
Ingredients
1 lb yuca or cassava
Salt
2 beaten eggs
½ cup bread crumbs
Vegetable oil for frying
Directions
1. Cook the yuca in a large pot with salted water over medium heat for about 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 bread crumbs in another bowl.
4. Form the croquetas using your hands. The shape should be as a small cylinder (see picture)
5. Dip the formed croquetas into the beaten eggs covering all sides, and then cover them with bread crumbs.
6. Fill a large skillet with oil and heat over medium-high heat to 350°F.
7. Place the croquetas into heated oil and fry for 4 minutes or until brown on all sides, turning over once about halfway through.
8. Remove from the oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with lime wedges and salsa rosada or your favorite dipping sauce.
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anncoo
on Jan 3rd, 2010
@ 10:11 AM:
Looks so yummy and very nice presentation too!
Sandra g
on Jan 3rd, 2010
@ 10:24 AM:
Hola! yuca is my favorite root vegetable too, can’t wait to try this one, yummy!
Chef E
on Jan 3rd, 2010
@ 10:34 AM:
I have had them mashed, oh how they sound divine in this form…I am in a poetic mood today, so they may end up in verse, and on my radio spot!
Christine @ Fresh Local and Best
on Jan 3rd, 2010
@ 1:01 PM:
I love yuca! I like the starchiness and versatility of this root, and it’s just tasty. This looks like a yummy recipe!
Erica
on Jan 3rd, 2010
@ 1:25 PM:
Thank you guys for visiting my blog!
Nora
on Jan 3rd, 2010
@ 2:25 PM:
Yum! I love croquetas and I love yuca but I’ve never had them in combination. It sounds like such a great idea, I’m definitely going to have to make these.
And a happy new year to you too, Erica! Hope you had a fantastic celebration – with lots of dancing.
Sophie
on Jan 3rd, 2010
@ 3:23 PM:
Tus croquetas me encantan mucho, Erica!!
MMMMMM,…muy especial!!
Chris
on Jan 3rd, 2010
@ 4:52 PM:
Those look so good and I don’t even know what yuca tastes like! I’m going to try it just so I’ll know.
Joanne
on Jan 4th, 2010
@ 7:15 AM:
I have a total weakness for yuca as well! It is one of my favorite starches. This looks like a great way to prepare it!
Erica
on Jan 4th, 2010
@ 8:27 AM:
Thank you everyone for the comments!
Joan Nova
on Jan 4th, 2010
@ 10:10 AM:
The squeeze of lime takes it to another taste level. Love it.
Faith
on Jan 4th, 2010
@ 11:21 AM:
Pretty pictures! I really enjoy yuca and this sounds like the perfect party food!
Empar
on Jan 4th, 2010
@ 2:28 PM:
Me quedo con la receta, porque esas croquetas tienen que estar divinas.
Un beso.
Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen
on Jan 4th, 2010
@ 5:04 PM:
I love yucca fries – it is the only way I have ever had yucca – but these croquettes look really yummy! One of my best friends is Colombian, and it is true, every time I have been to her house for a gathering – there is always dancing!
Erica
on Jan 4th, 2010
@ 5:11 PM:
Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving a comment! I truly appreciate it!
monicajane
on Jan 4th, 2010
@ 5:28 PM:
I’ve never cooked with yuca or cassava…a whole new world to delve into!
grace
on Jan 4th, 2010
@ 6:47 PM:
i don’t think i’ll ever pass up anything fried, so although i don’t know much about yuca, i’m pretty sure i’d love these–thanks for the introduction to something new to try!
Michelle
on Jan 4th, 2010
@ 8:03 PM:
I like Yucca and slice it up and fry it like French Fries and we love it.
Erin from Long Island
on Jan 5th, 2010
@ 2:22 AM:
there are no words for how much I love yuca! I can’t wait to try it this way
Noni
on Jan 5th, 2010
@ 9:29 AM:
They look so delicious! I cannot wait to prepare some of these for my family.
Erica
on Jan 5th, 2010
@ 9:42 AM:
Thank you guys!
Oysterculture
on Jan 5th, 2010
@ 11:27 PM:
OK, I see that I need to start putting together an extensive shopping list. This shall go well with the other dishes you recently featured.