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Fried Yuca Fries

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 371

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. yuca
  • Water for boiling
  • A pinch of baking soda
  • A pinch of salt

For frying:

  • Vegetable oil peanut, canola, or rapeseed works well
  • Optional: 3-5 garlic cloves peeled

To season:

  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Optional: chili powder or chipotle powder to season

Instructions

  • Cut the yuca into large slices, in about 3-4 parts, and peel them.
  • Boil yuca in water with salt and a pinch of baking soda until softened, but still firm (about 20-30 minutes). Alternatively, cut into French fry shapes and steam in a pressure cooker on high pressure for 12 minutes, using about 1 cup of water.
  • Drain the boiling water and let yuca steam until cooled down.
  • Cut pieces in half and remove the fibrous core, then cut into French fry shapes.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep pot up to 380°F, add optional garlic cloves, then fry yuca fries in small batches until golden brown and crispy – for about 5 minutes per batch. Turn around a couple of times to fry evenly.
  • Place on paper towels to drain excess oil then transfer to a bowl.
  • Toss with salt and pepper to taste, plus optional chipotle or chili powder. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or as a side dish.

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Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg