MASHED YUCA
Peel yuca with a potato peeler, wash and pat dry with paper towel.Cut into pieces about 2 X 2 inches. Place in a pot with enough cold water to cover. Boil until tender. When tender, add salt, 1 teaspoon per every litter of water. Mash with a potato masher, or place in food processor, adding milk, butter, and pepper to taste. (If you mash in food processor do not mash too long since it makes the yuca mushy.) Yuca must be eaten as soon as it is ready as it is very starchy. Serve as a side dish instead of potatoes, or with eggs, sausage, or bacon for breakfast or dinner, or use to make your favorite dish.
Yuca Plants
BOLLITOS DE YUCA CON QUESO - YUCA AND CHEESE CROQUETTES
2 pounds boiled yuca
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 pound cheese (Mozzarella or Monterrey Jack)
2 tablespoons flour
2 eggs, beaten
Oil enough to fry
Mash yuca adding butter, flour, and eggs. Place in your hands about 1 tablespoons of mashed mixture. Place in the center a stick of cheese. Round out like a croquette. Sometimes it is necessary to flour your hands before you start if the cassava is not very dry. Fry croquettes in oil 400°F. for 5 - 6 minutes or until golden. Drain in paper towels and serve.
YUCA NESTS
2 pounds yuca
1 cup shredded cheese (Parmesan or Mozzarella)
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
Enough oil to fry
Peel, wash and dry yuca with paper towel. Shred in food processor with coarse blade in order to get sticks. Place in water to cover for about 30 minutes prior to cooking. Grab with hands small amounts of the sticks, squeeze out the water, and drop in hot oil. Fry until golden brown and toasted. Remove and drain on paper towels. While hot sprinkle with cheese.
YUCA CHIPS
Peel yuca and slice, crosswise as thinly as possible. Steep in cold water for about 30 minutes. Drain, and dry on paper towels. Fry until delicately browned and crisp in deep oil heated to 370°F. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and serve instead of French fries.