These cassava balls covered with sugar are a delicious dish. It can be serve as an appetizer, snack or dessert.

Bolitas de Yuca con Azúcar (Cassava Balls with Sugar)

This Cassava balls covered with sugar are a popular recipe in Colombia. They can be form in different shapes, sometimes you can find them shaped like patties, rings or sticks. You can also mix powder cinnamon with the sugar to cover the balls if you like.

Bolitas de Yuca con Azúcar (Cassava Balls with Sugar)

Erica Dinho

5 from 20 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Colombian

Servings servings

Calories 499 kcal

Ingredients

Vegetable or canola oil for frying
1 tablespoon of salt
2 pounds of frozen or fresh yuca cassava
2 cups of sugar
Powder cinnamon optional

Instructions

Place the yuca,½ tablespoon of salt, and water in a large pot. Cook over medium heat until the yuca is soft and tender. Drain the yuca and discard the water.
Using a potato masher or food processor. Mash the yuca and mix with the remaining salt.
Form small balls with the mashed yuca using your hands and place on a plate.
Fill a large skillet with oil, deep enough to cover an entire ball and heat over medium-high heat.
Carefully add the yuca balls to the oil and fry them for about 2 to 4 minutes or until golden on all sides, turning over once about halfway through.
Remove from the oil and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the oil. Sprinkle with the sugar, and cinnamon if using, while warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 499kcalCarbohydrates: 124gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1185mgPotassium: 411mgFiber: 3gSugar: 69gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 0.5mg

Keyword cassava balls, cassava recipes

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I love yuca, also called cassava, which is a vegetable commonly found in Colombian cuisine. This is a fantastic dish to have as a snack. I love serving this for parties or for a movie-time snack. It's also a wonderful alternative to potatoes. My husband and kids absolutely loved these Cassava Balls dusted with sugar and cinnamon powder.

Buen provecho!