Sabroso Saturday: Arepitas de Yuca (Yucca Fritters)
by Ms. Latina ~ August 21st, 2010. Filed under: Sabroso Saturday.The day when we share recipes that have helped us stretch our budget, our imagination and/or our taste buds. Recipes that have been tested and approved by YOU.
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This week I chose to make Arepitas de Yuca, which dictionary.com translated to “cassava arepitas” and I think can be translated to yucca fritters. Please let me know if this incorrect.
Arrepitas de Yuca is an easy Dominican side dish that I learned from my Uncle’s wife. It is made from yucca, a root plant shown above, and goes well with rice and red beans. My boys and I also like to eat it as a snack or with a homemade garlic mojo sauce. Recipe for Garlic Mojo Sauce is available upon request- just leave me a comment!
Arepitas de Yuca
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes| Servings vary based on size
- 2 lbs of yucca (frozen or fresh)
- 2 whole eggs OR 4 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 2 teaspoons of butter
- 1 cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- If fresh, peel skin from yucca and grate.
- Mix grated yucca, eggs, butter and salt together. Note, you can also use a blender to grate and mix. It saves time and your fingers!
- Heat oil in a frying pan over a medium to high flame.
- Deep fry yucca mix one teaspoon at a time, until golden.
I served my arrepitas with corn (shown below) and arroz con pollo / rice and chicken.
TIP: If you are pressed for time, you can buy frozen grated yucca. I’ve only used Goya so I cannot vouch for any other brands. I find that it works just as well and no one is the wiser. 
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August 21st, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Que rico. Yuca is my favorite vegetable. I am making these for a party next Friday! yum!
August 21st, 2010 at 3:47 pm
These look great. I might get up the courage to try to make them sometime!
August 21st, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Sounds easy and even fun. I’m a sucker for yuca anything!
August 21st, 2010 at 6:27 pm
I am one of those weird latinas who hates yuca. But all my family loves it. I know they would love this recipe.
August 21st, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Scarlet: I didn’t get to take pictures but when I do I will post them so you can see how delish they are
Julie & Ofelia: I love yuca too! I also like that I can prepare this recipe ahead of time and the boys can make it themselves if they want a snack!
Carolyn:Mira mujer ,I can’t believe you don’t like yuca! Maybe it was the seasoning used that made it unappealing when you had it? My boys like it with a little adobo on top. I like it with the garlic mojo sauce. The garlic sauce is also good for your heart – added benefit LOL
August 21st, 2010 at 9:46 pm
I had never heard of arepas de yuca, but they sound good!
August 21st, 2010 at 11:28 pm
I’m with Ofelia on this wone. I love anything yuca! Mmm! I love this recipe. Que ricura.
-Rachel
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:33 am
Love Yuca – will try this weekend. Please forward the garlic mojo sauce. There are so many versions – would love to hear yours.
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:05 pm
OMG I love yuca. I will pick some frozen packages next time I am in the supermarket and try this out. THANK YOU!
August 25th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Thanks for sharing this recipe!! I didn’t know what a yucca was until i moved to the States 9 years ago, and I would love to cook them one day. This recipe looks both, yummy and easy enough for me to try
August 28th, 2010 at 10:36 am
I’ve never seen these before! My family is Colombian and mainly use Yuca in “sancocho” (a kind of stew).
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January 19th, 2011 at 10:11 pm
I want the recipe for garlic mojo sauce.
October 17th, 2011 at 12:47 am
yummy and easy !