YUCA FRITA (FRIED CASSAVA)
Yuca frita is very popular in Colombia and is served by just about every typical Colombian Restaurant in the world. Serve with salsa rosada or your favorite dipping sauce.
Provided by Erica Dinho
Categories Side Dish
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 kcal, Carbohydrate 86 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 904 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SOUTH AMERICAN YUCA FRIES (YUCA FRITA)
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- If using fresh yuca, peel the yuca using a knife.
- Cut the yuca into large pieces.
- Remove the fibrous inner core of the root.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook yuca until it starts to turn translucent and can be pierced easily with a fork, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Drain thoroughly.
- Check yuca for any remaining fibrous pieces and remove them.
- Cut the yuca root into thick rectangular wedges.
- Heat 2-inches of vegetable oil in a heavy frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot (ideally 350 F), fry the yuca in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
- Carefully remove yuca from pan with a slotted spoon or wire skimmer and place onto a plate lined with paper towels.
- Sprinkle the yuca fries with kosher salt. Serve hot with aji chile pepper sauce or huancaina sauce for dipping and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 47 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 25 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
YUCA FRITA
This is a tasty Latin side dish, that I always enjoy making. It's a great alternative to french fries or potatoes. This is also great if your looking for a real, ethnic appetizer or tapa!
Provided by Kristen O'Brien
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place the yuca fries in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Turn occasionally to brown them evenly. Remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon or spatula and season with salt. Squeeze lime juice over them if you like and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.1 calories, Carbohydrate 65 g, Fat 37.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 91.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
YUCA FRENCH FRIES
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.
Provided by The Messy Cook
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 8.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
YUCA FRITA CON MOJO
Who doesn't love something fried? That's how I first got turned on to yuca, now I cook it regularly. It's a starchy tuber, similar textured to that of a potato and is served with a lovely garlicky, orange dipping sauce. - Deeanna Dickey, Denver, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the mojo ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours or overnight., Place yuca and 1 teaspoon salt in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until fork-tender, 20-25 minutes. Drain and pat yuca pieces dry., In a deep skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry yuca, a few pieces at a time, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with dipping sauce, or toss to coat, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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