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Colombian Carimañolas | Traditional Yuca and Cheese-Filled Fritters

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Colombian Carimañolas are traditional deep-fried yuca fritters popular along Colombia's Caribbean coast. They are prepared with mashed cassava (yuca) shaped into small oval pastries and filled with cheese, seasoned ground beef, or other savoury fillings. Once fried, they develop a beautifully golden and crispy exterior while remaining soft and fluffy inside.

These delicious Colombian snacks are commonly enjoyed for breakfast, as street food, or as an afternoon treat. They are often served hot with ají sauce or other traditional Colombian condiments. Their simple cassava-based dough and flavourful filling make Carimañolas a favourite in Caribbean Colombian cuisine.

Cooking Method

Peel the cassava, remove the tough central fibre, and cut it into evenly sized pieces.
Place the cassava in a saucepan, cover with water, and boil until completely tender.
Drain thoroughly and mash while warm until a smooth dough forms. Remove any remaining fibres. Mix in the salt and butter.
Allow the dough to cool enough to handle. Add a little cornstarch if it is too soft or sticky to shape.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Flatten each portion into an oval shape.
Place a small amount of grated cheese in the centre of each piece.
Fold the dough around the filling and seal the edges carefully, shaping each one into an elongated oval. Make sure there are no openings.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep, heavy saucepan to approximately 170–175°C (340–350°F).
Fry the carimañolas in small batches until golden brown and crispy, turning as needed.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serve warm with Colombian ají sauce or hogao.