Panamanian Carimanolas Recipe - (4/5)

Ingredients

• 3 pounds yucca root, peeled and cubed
• 3 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 5 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup yellow onions, finely chopped
• 2 large jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 8 ounces ground beef
• 4 teaspoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Vegetable oil, for deep frying
• 6 teaspoons Essence, plus more for dusting
• 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs