5.0 from 3 votes
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 120 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
South American
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen yuca (I like Goya brand frozen yuca)
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 qts water
Oil for frying - I like canola or peanut oil
Instructions
- 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.
- Drain and allow to cool.
- Cut yuca lengthwise into strips.
- Fry in hot oil a few at a time until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towel and sprinkle with a little salt
- Serve with aioli or your favorite dip
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Nutrition Information
Calories
120kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Sodium
413mg
(17%)
Potassium
204mg
(6%)
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
% 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.