Tortilla de Yuca Recipe

Name: Tortilla de Yuca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds peeled, deveined and quartered yuca; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; Salt; 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or your choice of melting cheese); Ensalada Criolla, recipe follows; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 1 large red onion, sliced; 1 bell pepper, sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; Juice of 1 lime; Salt

Servings: persons

2 pounds peeled, deveined and quartered yuca
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt
1 cup shredded mozzarella (or your choice of melting cheese)
Ensalada Criolla, recipe follows
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 large red onion, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
Salt

1
Place the peeled and quartered yuca in a pot and cover it with at least 2 quarts water.
2
Cook over high heat until tender, about 30 minutes.
3
Drain the yuca in a colander for 2 minutes.
4
Transfer to the bowl of an electric mixer and add the butter, 1/4 cup of the oil and salt to taste.
5
Mix on medium speed until well incorporated, about 3 minutes.
6
Refrigerate until cool, 15 to 20 minutes.
7
Shape the yuca dough into eight 4-ounce balls.
8
Make a hole in one of the balls with your finger and stuff it with a tablespoon of the mozzarella.
9
Flatten it into a thick patty (a tortilla).
10
Repeat with the remaining balls.
11
Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat.
12
Add 4 yuca patties and cook until light golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
13
Repeat with the remaining patties, adding more oil as necessary.
14
Top the tortillas with the Ensalada Criolla.
15
Combine the tomatoes, onion and pepper in a large bowl.
16
Add the cilantro, lime juice and salt to taste and toss.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds peeled, deveined and quartered yuca, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, Salt, and more.

Yes, Tortilla de Yuca falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tortilla de Yuca

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