Payagua Mascada (Paraguayan Tortillas) Recipe

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Payagua Mascada (Paraguayan Tortillas)
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Directions:

  1. Peel yucca, or cassava, and boil in salted water until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes (don't overcook).
  2. Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef and onion, until meat is browned and onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove yucca, or cassava, from heat and puree; mix with cooked ground beef, minced garlic, salt, cumin, and corn starch.
  4. With wet hands, form into small tortillas or patties.
  5. Heat oil in a large skillet, over medium heat, fry tortillas until golden, turn and fry other side; drain on paper toweling.
  6. These will keep, refrigerated, for several days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 328.14 Kcal (1374 kJ)
Calories from fat 111.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.34g 19%
Cholesterol 26.36mg 9%
Sodium 914.08mg 38%
Potassium 137.95mg 3%
Total Carbs 35.63g 12%
Sugars 0.35g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.21g 1%
Protein 8.19g 16%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 8.7mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 186.34 Kcal (780 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.01g 19%
Cholesterol 14.97mg 9%
Sodium 519.07mg 38%
Potassium 78.34mg 3%
Total Carbs 20.23g 12%
Sugars 0.2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 1%
Protein 4.65g 16%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 4.9mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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