Cuban Fritters (Bunuelos Cubanos)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Yucca, peeled and boiled until tender
• 0.5 lb Malanga, peeled and boiled until tender
• 2 large Egg yolks
• 1 tsp Anise seeds
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 4 cups Vegetable oil, for frying
• 0.5 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Sugar
• 0.5 tsp Anise extract

Instructions

1. 1Mash the cooked yucca and malanga until smooth. Let cool slightly.
2. 2In a bowl, combine the mashed yucca and malanga with egg yolks, anise seeds, and salt.
3. 3Mix well until a smooth dough forms.
4. 4Heat vegetable oil in a large, deep pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
5. 5Shape small portions of the dough into small balls or rings.
6. 6Carefully drop the fritters into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
7. 7Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
8. 8To make the anise syrup, combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
9. 9Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
10. 10Remove from heat and stir in anise extract.
11. 11Drizzle the fritters with the anise syrup and serve warm.

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