Bunuelos Criollos

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1 pound yuca, peeled, large dice

1/2 pound boniato, peeled, large dice

1/2 pound malanga, peeled, large dice

1/4 pound calabaza, peeled, large dice

3 eggs

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon star anise, ground

1/2 cup to 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup canola oil for frying

Canela Syrup, recipe follows

Canela syrup:

2 cups sugar

4 cups water

3 sticks cinnamon

3 pieces star anise

1 lemon, zested