Yucca Fries Recipe
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Yucca Fries Recipe
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These crispy yucca fries are first peeled, boiled and then pan-fried until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They're best served with a side of aji verde.
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Ingredients
Yucca Fries
- 3 pounds yucca root peeled and cut into matchsticks
- kosher salt
- neutral oil (such as avocado oil or grapeseed oil)
- ají verde (for serving)
Instructions
- To Prep the Yucca Root:
- Slice off the ends of the yucca root. Next, cut them into 4-inch rounds (this will vary depending on big the yucca is). Turn them on their flat side and slide the peel off on all sides, cutting off the least amount of yucca as possible.
- Next, cut the yucca into matchsticks.
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to gentle simmer. Add the yucca matchsticks and allow to cook for about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a clean kitchen towel or bed of paper towels. You want them to dry out.
- In a medium saucepan or Dutch oven, add about 1-inch of neutral oil (I used avocado oil). When the oil is hot, add the yucca fries (you will have to fry these up in batches).
- Fry the yucca on both sides for 2 to 3 minutes each, until medium golden brown. Transfer to a bed of paper towels or clean kitchen towel and place them in a warm oven, while you continue to fry up the remaining yucca.
- Sprinkle the yucca fries with a bit of salt. Serve alongside the aji verde.
Notes
- To Bake in the Oven:
- I baked these in the oven and didn't love their lack of color and crispy texture. But if you like, you certainly can. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the yucca gently with avocado oil. And place on a baking sheet. Bake for about 25 minutes, flipping them half way through.
- Equipment:
- Dutch Oven | Kitchen Utility Towels | Chef's Knife | Baking Sheet |
Nutrition Information
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Calories
124kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
32mg
(1%)
Potassium
615mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
29IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 615mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 29IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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