Description
Like French fries? Then you will love this Latino version of an American favorite! Treat yuca just like you treat potatoes. Yuca can also be used to make a scrumptious alternative to home fries for breakfast.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds yuca, peeled, and cut into 4 inch sections
- 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Place the yuca into a large pot
- and add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat
- then reduce heat to medium-low
- cover
- and simmer until the yuca can be pierced easily with a fork
- 20 to 30 minutes. Drain
- and allow to steam for several minutes until cool enough to handle. Cut the yuca into french fry-sized sticks
- discarding the fibrous core.
- Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Fry the yuca in batches until golden brown and crispy
- about 5 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon
- and drain in a paper towel-lined bowl. Toss with salt to taste
- and serve hot.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
Servings: 6