Yuca fries are similar to French fries. You'll love this Latino version of an American favorite! Treat yuca just like you treat potatoes. Yuca can also be used to make a scrumptious alternative to home fries for breakfast.
Ingredients
- yuca, peeled, and cut into 4-inch sections: 2 pound
- quarts vegetable oil for frying: 2 piece
- salt: (to taste)
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Stages of cooking
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Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Place yuca into a large pot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until yuca can be pierced easily with a fork, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and allow to steam for several minutes until cool enough to handle. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Cut yuca into French fry-sized sticks, discarding fibrous core. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Working in batches, fry yuca in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain in a paper towel-lined bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Season with salt and serve hot. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
