Muchines de yuca

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]

Muchines de yuca

Muchines de yuca
Type	Fritter
Place of origin	Ecuador
Region or state	Coastal region
Associated cuisine	Ecuador
Serving temperature	Hot or room temperature
Main ingredients	Cassava, egg yolk, cheese, chopped onion, oil

Description

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]