Carimañolas are a delicious typical dish from Colombian cuisine, consisting of a yucca dough filled with seasoned ground meat with delightful spices. They are perfect as an appetizer or main course for any special occasion.
Carimañolas are a delicious typical dish from Colombian cuisine, consisting of a yucca dough filled with seasoned ground meat with delightful spices.
They are perfect as an appetizer or main course for any special occasion.
Traditional Carimañolas
Ingredients
2 pounds of Yuca
2 tablespoons of Salt
1 pound of Ground meat
1 tablespoon of Vegetable oil
½ cup of Diced onion
1 tablespoon of Chopped garlic
2 tablespoons of Chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons of Tomato paste
1 pinch of Pepper
1 cup of Water
Preparation
Step 1 : In a pot with plenty of water, cook the yucas with salt until they are soft but firm when pierced.
Step 2 : Then, mash the yucas in a food processor until obtaining a puree.
Step 3 : Grease your hands with oil and knead the puree until achieving a smooth and firm dough.
Step 4 : If the dough feels sticky, it is recommended to sprinkle flour on your hands.
Step 5 : Season the meat with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
Step 6 : In a skillet with hot oil, sauté the meat until loose, then add the remaining ingredients.
Step 7 : Let cook over medium heat for 15 minutes to reduce the liquid.
Step 8 : Remove from heat and let cool.
Step 9 : To assemble the carimañolas, take a piece of dough and form a tortilla with an opening in the center.
Step 10 : Place the ground meat in the center and close the carimañola so that the meat stays inside.
Step 11 : Finally, fry the carimañolas in abundant hot oil and place on a plate with paper towels to drain excess oil.
