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5.0 from 3 votes

Yucca Root Fries

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: Brazilian

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs of whole yucca peeled and cut into chunks
  • salt to taste
  • oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. Before you begin: If you are using a fryer, you can make sure it is all set up now, and heating up. If you are frying in a pan, just add the oil to the pan and leave it over low heat, just so it warms up, but not too hot to get to temperature too fast – I highly recommend you use a thermometer to help you maintain the temp at 350F
  2. add the yucca chunks to a medium pot and cover with water
  3. season with a little salt
  4. bring to a boil and let the yucca cook until partially cooked, to cooked all the way through**
  5. drain all the water, and pat the cooked yucca dry with some paper towel
  6. arrange the yucca in the oil
  7. fry until golden brown
  8. place the fried yuccas over paper towel to absorb some of the oil
  9. season with salt to taste
Bom Apetite!!!

Notes

  • **if you cook them all the way through, make sure the yucca is still firm - you don't want them to be too cooked/dismantling as if for a puree, for example
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