Yuca Fries or Cassava Fries [Recipe + Video] Yuca Frita

Name: Yuca Fries or Cassava Fries [Recipe + Video] Yuca Frita
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound yuca (cassava); 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups oil for frying

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Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
305 kcal
Course
Snacks
Cuisine
South American, Dominican

Yuca Fries or Cassava Fries [Recipe + Video] Yuca Frita

Oriana Walker

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Yuca fries or yuca frita are salt-sprinkled, deep-fried cassava sticks that can be served with dips as an appetizer or accompany the main dish. Learn how to make fried yuca.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound yuca (cassava) (yuca), peeled
1 teaspoon salt (plus coarse salt to sprinkle later)
3 cups oil for frying (peanut, or corn or canola oil)

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Instructions

1. Cutting the yca

Cut the yuca into French-fries-sized sticks.

2. Soak

Place the yuca in a large bowl, and pour enough water to cover it (about 1½ quarts of water [1.5 liters]). Add the 2 teaspoons of salt. Stir to dissolve the salt, and let it rest for half an hour. Drain the water. Pat the yuca dry with a paper towel.

3. Fry

To fry the yuca, heat the oil over medium-high heat in a small pan or saucepan (so there's enough oil to deep-fry the yuca). Fry the yuca sticks in small batches until they turn golden brown (be careful with splatters). Rest on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

4. Serve

Sprinkle with salt, and serve right away.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 305kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 597mg (25%) Potassium 307mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	305kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	43g	14%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Sodium	597mg	25%
Potassium	307mg	7%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	15IU	0%
Vitamin C	23mg	26%
Calcium	19mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%