Bollo de Yuca (Yuca Wrapped)
Erica Dinho
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 363 kcal
- 2 pounds yuca or cassava
- Salt to taste
- Corn husks or aluminium foil for wrapping
Cook the yuca in a large pot with salted water over medium heat for about 15 minutes or until fork tender.
Drain the yuca and remove any fibers from the center. Transfer to a large bowl,add salt and mash.
For each cake arrange 2 corn husks on a work surface. Divide the mashed yuca evenly and place in the center of the husks.
Roll the corn husks so that the filling is completely enclosed. Twist and tie the ends.
Have a pot with water ready for steaming. Steam the cakes, covered, for 1 hour.
Serve with chorizos on the side.
Calories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 32mgPotassium: 615mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Traditional Colombian