Cuban Cassava Fritters Drizzled with Syrup.

 

Cassava Fritters: With the Flavor of the Cuban Countryside

Cassava fritters are a beloved Creole dessert in Cuban cuisine, known for their unique texture and delicate aroma. Learn how to prepare them at home step by step and surprise your family and friends with this one-of-a-kind treat.

🥣 Ingredients for the Dough:

  • 2 pounds of fresh cassava
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground anise
  • 3 teaspoons sugar
  • Vegetable oil for frying

🍯 For the Syrup:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1½ cups refined sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon juice
  • Zest of one sweet orange or one lemon
  • 3 star anise

 

 

👩‍🍳 Preparation:

First, cook the cassava in a pressure cooker with water, salt, cinnamon, and star anise until tender. Drain it well and let it cool slightly before turning it into a purée. Remove the central fiber of the cassava to achieve a smooth texture.

Mix the purée with the beaten egg, ground anise, and sugar, then gradually add the flour until you obtain a dough that doesn’t stick to your hands. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for one hour.

Meanwhile, prepare the syrup by combining water, sugar, cinnamon, star anise, and citrus zest. Cook over medium heat for a few minutes, add the lemon juice, and set aside.

Once the dough is cold, form cylinders and cut them into equal portions. Shape them into figure eights, moistening your fingers to join the ends properly. Fry the fritters in hot oil until evenly golden. Let them rest on paper towels and drizzle with syrup right before serving.

ℹ️ Useful Information:

  • Servings: 15 medium fritters
  • Estimated time: Approximately 3 hours
  • Category: Desserts
  • Cuisine: Cuban

💡 Suggestion:

Try serving these fritters warm, freshly made, to enjoy their soft interior with the syrup soaking into every bite. Save a few in the refrigerator and serve them cold with syrup as a refreshing snack.

Did you try this recipe? Tell us about your experience and share your photos in the comments. Every variation enriches our culinary traditions!

🏷️ Tags: fritters, Cuban desserts, cassava, sweet recipes, Cuban cuisine, anise

For the Spanish version, visit: Buñuelos de Yuca: Sabor Tradicional Cubano .