Yucca mini tamales (Empanaditas de Yucca)

Yucca mini tamales (Empanaditas de Yucca)

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This filling recipe features a dough made of yucca root instead of corn.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds frozen yucca
  • 1/2 cup olive oil (plus more for brushing)
  • 2 ounces annatto seeds
  • 3/4 cup low-fat (1 percent) milk
  • 1 pound lean ground beed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green cubanella or Anaheim pepper (3-4 ounces)
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 piquillo pepper or pimientos, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 8-10 pimiento-stuffed green olives, chopped
  • 2-3 large plantain leaves, cut into 24 (4x8inch) rectangles

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