Cassava and Cheese Fritters (Bolinhos de Mandioca e Queijo)

Delicious Brazilian cassava and feta cheese dumplings deep-fried until golden. Perfect as a vegetarian snack or soup accompaniment.

Snack Vegetarian Appetiser Deep-Fried Brazilian

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

605.1

kcal / serving

2420.2 kcal total

Carbs

46.4g

per serving

185.6 g total

Fat

39.6g

per serving

158.2 g total

Protein

17.4g

per serving

69.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

200

Feta Cheese

piece

Egg

free-range

NutsSeeds

tbsp

Parsley

chopped

Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

OilsFats

500

Oil

for deep-frying

Vegetables

0.5

Cassava

fresh, peeled, fibrous centre removed

tbsp

Spring Onion

chopped

Method

Boil the cassava for 20 minutes.

Drain the cassava and let it dry in a colander for five minutes.

Mash the cassava using a manual masher.

Add the cheese, eggs, herbs, and seasoning to the mash and mix well.

Heat a pan of oil until very hot.

Shape the dough into dumplings using two dry spoons.

Fry the dumplings in batches for at least five minutes until golden.

Check if done and serve with salsa or soup.