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Yuca French Fries

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Yuca Frita

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds yuca, peeled and cut into planks 3 inches long and about 1/3-inch thick
Kosher salt and freshly toasted and ground black pepper, to taste
Canola or peanut oil for deep frying (enough to submerge fries)
1 recipe Sour Orange Mojo

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place the sliced yuca in a large pot and cover with water. Bring the water to a boil and then lower the heat and simmer for 15 to 30 minutes — the time can vary a great deal, because yuca can vary greatly in its woodiness. You want the yuca to still be a little firm — just tender enough to pierce it with a fork. Drain the yuca and place it on a cutting board to cool for a few minutes. When the yuca is cool enough to handle, cut it into 1/2-to-3/4-inch planks. (If there are any woody cores to the tubers, discard them.)

    Step 2

    Heat the oil in a large skillet or French fryer to 360°F, and fry the yuca. Remove to paper towels to drain. Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with Sour Orange Mojo .

TagsSideDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianVeganDeep Fry
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