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Puerto Rican Bolitas de Yuca

Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Puerto Rican
Servings 12 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. Frozen Yuca
  • 1/4 lb. Mozzarella Cheese Cubed
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. Guava Paste
  • 1/4 Cup Vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, Add about 1 tablespoon of salt to the water and add in the yuca. Cook until fork tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Drain the yuca and remove the woody stems. Place in a bowl, salt and pepper to taste and mash until smooth.
  • Take about 2 tablespoons of mashed yuca and place it in your palm. Place a cheese cube in the center and pinch the yuca shut forming a sealed ball.
  • Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a pan over high heat, add yuca and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from oil and set on paper towel.
  • Microwave guave paste and vinegar until the the paste is melted. Mix together until it is the consistancy of BBQ sauce.
  • Dip fried yuca in the sauce and enjoy!