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Yuca French Fries Recipe

Delicious and crispy yuca fries, perfect as a snack or side dish.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Latin American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs yuca (cassava) peeled and cut into sticks
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. Peel the yuca and cut it into sticks.
  2. 2. Boil the yuca sticks in salted water for about 10 minutes, until they are just tender but not falling apart.
  3. 3. Drain the yuca and let it cool.
  4. 4. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  5. 5. Fry the yuca sticks in batches until they are golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
  6. 6. Remove the yuca fries with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  7. 7. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Fries, Yuca
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