Bollitos de Yuca

Bollitos de Yuca are golden, deep-fried balls made from mashed yuca (cassava) that are crispy on the outside and soft, chewy, and slightly sticky on the inside. The yuca is boiled until tender, mashed with salt and sometimes a touch of garlic, formed into small balls, and fried until they develop a beautiful golden crust.

Some versions are stuffed with seasoned ground beef or cheese, creating a delightful surprise inside the crispy yuca shell. These stuffed bollitos are particularly popular as appetizers at restaurants and as party snacks. The plain version is often served as a side dish or accompaniment to stewed meats.

Yuca has been a staple food on the island of Hispaniola since the time of the Taino, who cultivated it extensively and used it to make casabe bread. Bollitos de yuca continue this ancient tradition of yuca-based foods, transforming the humble root vegetable into an irresistible fried snack.