CarimañolasCassava and Beef Fritters
These stuffed cassava fritters are crisp outside and soft within, with a savory beef filling tucked into the center. They make an excellent snack or light meal and are especially good served hot from the fryer.
Prep
35m
Cook
35m
Serves
6
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Ingredients
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Dough
- 0.9kgCassava Root (peeled and cut into chunks)
- 1.5lWater
- 10gSalt
Filling
- 400gGround Beef
- 120gOnion (finely chopped)
- 10gGarlic (crushed)
- 30gTomato Paste
- 2gBlack Pepper
- 600mlVegetable Oil
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Method
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- 01
Boil the cassava root in the water until very tender, then drain well.
- 02
Mash the cassava root until smooth, mix in the salt, and let it cool until easy to handle.
- 03
Cook the ground beef in a pan over medium heat until browned and its center reaches 71°C (160°F).
- 04
Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
- 05
Stir in the tomato paste and black pepper and cook until the filling is thick and well seasoned.
- 06
Shape portions of cassava dough into rounds, place some filling in the center, and close the dough around it to form fritters.
- 07
Heat the vegetable oil to 175°C (350°F) in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- 08
Fry the fritters until golden and crisp, then drain and serve warm.
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