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Description
In the Caribbean region of Colombia, carimañolas are a popular appetizer made with cassava (yuca) and filled with ground beef or cheese. The fritters are traditionally deep-fried, but in this lighter version, they’re baked. Try the carimañolas as a light meal with a salad, and don’t forget the ají, a fresh Colombian hot sauce made with cilantro, onion, and hot chili. Look for frozen cassava at well-stocked grocery stores and Latin markets. Or buy fresh cassava and then cut off the bark-like peel with a sharp knife, and cut the root into pieces. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Erica Dinho.
Ingredients
- salt (optional)
- 16 oz. frozen cassava (yuca; or an 18-ounce package)
- 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. white onion (chopped, divided)
- 4 scallions (chopped, divided)
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper (chopped, divided)
- 1 clove minced garlic (small)
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 lb. lean ground beef
- 2 tsp. tomato paste
- cooking oil spray
- 2 Tbsp. white distilled vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 1/4 habanero chili (fresh, seeded)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped tomato
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp. lime juice
- 1/4 tsp. salt (plus more to taste)
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cassava, cover, and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cassava is tender when pierced with a fork, 20-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make meat filling: In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add white onion, 1 scallion, and 2 tablespoons red bell pepper and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and cook, stirring often, until garlic is softened, about 1 minute.
- Add ground beef and cook, stirring often and scraping up browned bits from the pan, until meat is no longer pink, 3-5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook 2 more minutes. Remove filling from heat, let cool, and then season to taste with more black pepper and with salt if you like.
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Calories260Calories from Fat35 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Fat3.5g5% |
Saturated Fat1g5% |
Trans Fat |
Cholesterol20mg7% |
Sodium400mg17% |
Potassium540mg15% |
Protein8g |
Calories from Fat35 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Carbohydrate47g16% |
Dietary Fiber3g12% |
Sugars4g |
Vitamin A15% |
Vitamin C70% |
Calcium4% |
Iron6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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