Baked Sonso: A Taste of Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Experience the rich culinary traditions of Eastern Bolivia with "Sonso al Horno." This satisfying and cheesy baked dish is made from yuca and cheese, creating an irresistible golden crust. Traditionally, Sonso is grilled on skewers, but this recipe features an easy and delicious baked version suitable for any kitchen.

Ingredients

🥔 2 kg Cooked Yuca
🧀 250 grams Grated Cheese
🧀 250 grams Diced Cheese
🧈 1/2 cup Butter or Margarine
🧂 Salt
🥛 Up to 1/2 cup Milk PIL Andina

Instructions

1- Prepare Yuca:

• Wash and peel the yuca.
• Boil the yuca with a pinch of salt until very soft.
• Set aside to cool slightly.

2- Grate Yuca:

• Use the coarse side of a box grater.
• Grate the cooked yuca into a large mixing bowl.

3- Mix Ingredients:

• Add the butter or margarine to the grated yuca.
• Knead by hand until combined with the butter or margarine.
• Incorporate the grated cheese while continuing to knead.
• Season with salt.

4- Add Diced Cheese:

• Gently mix in the diced cheese.
• Ensure the pieces remain mostly intact.

5- Adjust Consistency:

• Add up to 1/2 cup of PIL Andina milk.
• Maintain a moist consistency for baking.

6- Prepare for Baking:

• Grease an aluminum foil baking tray.
• Transfer the yuca-cheese mixture into the tray.
• Spread evenly, pressing into a flat layer.

7- Top and Bake:

• Sprinkle additional grated cheese on top.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30-45 minutes.
• Bake until golden and bubbly.

8- Pan-Fried Option:

• Form the mixture into patties for a crispy alternative.
• Cook in a lightly greased non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
• Fry until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.

Prep Time: 15 minutes (excluding yuca boiling)
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: Approximately 8 servings
Equipment:

• Large mixing bowls
• Metal Box Grater
• Salt Shaker
• Aluminum foil baking tray
• Holstein Housewares Toaster Oven
• Non-stick pan
• Silicone/Plastic Spatula

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure the yuca is cooked thoroughly and is very soft before grating.
• For added moisture in the baked version, incorporate a bit of milk.
• The key to both versions is to achieve a well-blended yuca-cheese mixture, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.

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Sonso al Horno

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