Fried Yuca Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Lb fresh or frozen yuca cassava
- Vegetable oil
- ½ tablespoon salt
Instructions
- In a large pot cover the yuca with water, add salt and bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low and cook about 15 to 20 minutes or until is tender.
- Remove the yuca from the water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the cooked yuca into ½ – inch strips.
- Fill a large frying pan with enough vegetable oil to 350° F. When the oil is hot, place the yuca into the heated oil carefully. Fry them until golden brown on both sides about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Remove the yuca pieces from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and serve.
Notes
*You can use frozen or fresh yuca for this recipe.
*If you prefer to bake your yuca fries. Follow the recipe, but instead of frying them Bake in the oven at 450º F for about 20 minutes or until golden, turning twice.
Nutrition
Calories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 904mgPotassium: 615mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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