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Muchines de yuca

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Muchines de yuca
Muchines de yuca
TypeFritter
Place of originEcuador
Region or stateCoastal region
Associated cuisineEcuador
Serving temperatureHot or room temperature
Main ingredientsCassava, egg yolk, cheese, chopped onion, oil

Muchines de yuca are a typical dish from Ecuador. Its main component is cassava, a tuber with high energy properties, which grows in the coastal region of Ecuador. Although it is widely present in the coastal region, it is very popular in Ambato, where it is consumed as part of breakfast.[1]

Description

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The cassava is cooked with salt for approximately 30 minutes. Once cooked, it is mashed with egg yolk and given an oval shape, a filling of cheese and chopped onion is placed inside, and it is fried in hot oil until golden brown.[2]

It is usually consumed with honey and accompanied by a drink of canelazo or coffee.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Para el café. Muchines de yuca". El Comercio (in Spanish). 2024-03-28. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  2. ^ a b "Muchines de yuca". El Universo (in Spanish). 2002-09-09. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  3. ^ Sarango, Santiago (2016-07-29). "Ambato disfruta los platos típicos de la gastronomía esmeraldeña". El Comercio (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-03-28.