Payaguá MascadaCassava and Beef Fritters
Golden cassava fritters mixed with seasoned beef, onion, and garlic, fried until crisp outside and soft within. They are hearty enough to eat as a snack or light meal and are best served straight from the pan.
Prep
35m
Cook
35m
Serves
6
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Ingredients
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- 0.9kgCassava Root (peeled and chopped)
- 2lWater
- 350gGround Beef
- 160gOnion (finely chopped)
- 10gGarlic (crushed)
- 1pcsEgg
- 3gPaprika
- 9gSalt
- 2gBlack Pepper
- 600mlVegetable Oil
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Method
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- 01
Cook the cassava root in the water until very tender, then drain well and mash until smooth.
- 02
Cook the onion over medium heat until softened, then add the garlic and cook briefly.
- 03
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, no longer moist, and its center reaches 71°C (160°F).
- 04
Season the beef mixture with the paprika, salt, and black pepper, then let it cool slightly.
- 05
Mix the mashed cassava root with the beef mixture and the egg until evenly combined.
- 06
Shape the mixture into small patties.
- 07
Heat the vegetable oil to 175°C (350°F) in a deep pan.
- 08
Fry the patties in batches until crisp and golden on both sides.
- 09
Drain briefly and serve hot.
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