Salvadoran Nuegados de Yuca (Cassava Fritters) | DelishGlobe

Ingredients

• 2 cups finely grated fresh yuca (cassava, peeled)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• A pinch of salt
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 cup panela or dark brown sugar (finely chopped)
• 1 cup water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract