Yucca Fries

Yucca

  • 2 yucca, peeled and cut into wedges, 1/4-inch wide by 3 inches long
  • 4-5 cups water
  • 2-3 tblspn of Caldo de Pollo
  • 1 chopped onion – large pieces
  • 1 lemons (juice)
  • 1 entire cloves garlic (peel and chop cloves in half)
  • 1/4″ deep peanut oil – enough peanut oil to coat iron skillet

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • 5 cloves fried garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sriracha or inexpensive hot sauce

Directions

 Boil the Yucca

  • Combine the yucca, Caldo de pollo,  garlic, onion and enough water to cover yucca by 1-2” in saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, 9 to 10 minutes –
  • Let sit for a couple of minutes with no heat, drain and let dry on a baking sheet with paper towels

 Make the Dipping Sauce

Combine the mayonnaise, 1/4 cup cilantro, lemon juice, and Sriracha in a small bowl.

 Fry the Yucca

  • Heat the peanut oil in a large heavy-bottom pan or iron skillet – medium-high heat
  • In batches, fry the yucca for about 3 minutes, turning after each minute, until the fries are lightly golden.
  • Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet; sprinkle with salt

 Serve with the mayo dipping sauce.

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