Delicious yuca fritters, crunchy traditional treats in Dominican cuisine. The sweetness of anise combines with the yuca dough, creating a perfect bite for lovers of Latin flavors. An easy preparation with simple ingredients. Enjoy!
The preparation of yuca arepitas requires finely grating the tuber and mixing it with sugar, salt, egg, and anise seeds.
The mixture should be homogeneous before frying in hot oil until golden.
After removing them from the heat, it is recommended to place them on absorbent paper to remove excess grease and serve with salsa.
Arepitas de yuca
Ingredients
500 grams of Yuca, peeled and washed
1 Beaten egg
1 teaspoon of Anise seeds
1 teaspoon of Sugar
300 milliliters of Vegetable oil for frying
1 teaspoon of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : The recipe starts by finely grating the yuca and then placing it in a bowl along with the sugar, salt, egg, and anise seeds.
Step 2 : It's important to mix the ingredients very well until a homogeneous dough is obtained.
Step 3 : Heat the oil in a pan and pour a portion of the mixture, frying until golden on both sides.
Step 4 : Remove the arepitas from the pan and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Step 5 : Finally, serve them accompanied by your preferred salsa.













