Tortitas de yuca en dulce are a Guatemalan dessert: patties of mashed cassava with egg, breadcrumbs, cinnamon, and sugar, fried until golden and served with honey.
They’re part of the traditional cooking of Guatemala department, where they’re also called sweet cassava tortitas.
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Guatemalan Sweet Cassava Fritters
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Guatemalan
Ingredients
- 1 lb peeled cassava (yuca)
- Water, as needed for cooking
- A little baking soda
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 oz oil
- Optional, for serving: a little honey
Preparation
- Cook the cassava, put it in water with a little baking soda and cook until soft.
- Make the purée, drain it and mash it into a purée, adding a little of the cooking water. Add the eggs, breadcrumbs, cinnamon, and sugar and mix well.
- Shape and fry, shape patties about 1½ inches across. Heat the oil and fry them about 2 minutes per side, until golden. Serve with honey if you like.
Tips
- Cook the cassava with a little baking soda so it softens well.
- Use only as much cooking water as needed for the purée to hold its shape.
- Fry in batches so the oil stays hot.
Traditional variations
- Many Guatemalan households drizzle them with panela syrup instead of honey.
How to serve
Serve the cassava tortitas hot, drizzled with honey.
Recommended pairings
- Honey
- Coffee
Did you know?
Sweet cassava tortitas are listed among the native dishes of Guatemala department.
Frequently Asked Questions
To soften it so the purée turns out smooth.
About 1½ inches across.
Honey, as a dessert.
