Salt
1 pound frozen peeled yucca pieces, or 3 pounds fresh yucca—peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, minced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped golden raisins
2 scallions, minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup Brazil nuts
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch dice
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying