Muchines de Yuca

Ingredients

 * Yuca (cassava) 	peeled, grated 	1 lb
 * onions, white 	peeled, grated 	1 each
 * egg 		1 each
 * salt & pepper 		to taste
 * Filling 		1 cup
 * oil for frying

Directions

 * 1) Prepare filling of your choice.
 * 2) Mix grated yuca, Onion, egg, salt and pepper together in a bowl.
 * 3) Place about 1/4 cup of the yuca mix in one hand. Form a depression with your thumb. Place around 1 T of filling in the depression and fold the yuca over to cover it. Form the yuca into an egg-shaped ball and squeeze out excess moisture. Set aside and repeat with the rest of the yuca and filling.
 * 4) Heat 2-3 cups of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3-4 muchines at a time and fry till golden brown and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Turn midway to brown both sides.
 * 5) Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and serve hot.