Yuca Fries Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    120 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    South American

Yuca Fries Recipe

Here is a favorite recipe from my childhood.  Fried Yuca strips or cassava fries with a garlic aioli.  These are very similar to potato french fries but have a creamier and sweeter flavor.  You will love these! 

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb yuca I like Goya brand frozen yuca, frozen
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 qts water

Oil for frying - I like canola or peanut oil

Instructions

  1. In a 4 qt. pot add water (about ¾ of the way up) and add the salt. Bring to a boil and add the yuca. Boil for about 20-30 minutes.
  2. Drain and allow to cool.
  3. Cut yuca lengthwise into strips.
  4. Fry in hot oil a few at a time until golden brown.
  5. Drain on paper towel and sprinkle with a little salt
  6. Serve with aioli or your favorite dip

Nutrition Information

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Calories 120kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 413mg (17%) Potassium 204mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 10IU (0%) Vitamin C 15.6mg (17%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 120kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 413mg 17%
Potassium 204mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 10IU 0%
Vitamin C 15.6mg 17%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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