YUCA FRITA (FRIED CASSAVA)
Yuca frita is very popular in Colombia and is served by just about every typical Colombian Restaurant in the world. Serve with salsa rosada or your favorite dipping sauce.
Provided by Erica Dinho
Categories Side Dish
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a large pot cover the yuca with water, add salt and bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low and cook about 15 to 20 minutes or until is tender.
- Remove the yuca from the water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the cooked yuca into ½ - inch strips.
- Fill a large frying pan with enough vegetable oil to 350° F. When the oil is hot, place the yuca into the heated oil carefully. Fry them until golden brown on both sides about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Remove the yuca pieces from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 kcal, Carbohydrate 86 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 904 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
YUCA FRITA CON MOJO
Who doesn't love something fried? That's how I first got turned on to yuca, now I cook it regularly. It's a starchy tuber, similar textured to that of a potato and is served with a lovely garlicky, orange dipping sauce. - Deeanna Dickey, Denver, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the mojo ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours or overnight., Place yuca and 1 teaspoon salt in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until fork-tender, 20-25 minutes. Drain and pat yuca pieces dry., In a deep skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry yuca, a few pieces at a time, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with dipping sauce, or toss to coat, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
YUCA FRITA
This is a tasty Latin side dish, that I always enjoy making. It's a great alternative to french fries or potatoes. This is also great if your looking for a real, ethnic appetizer or tapa!
Provided by Kristen O'Brien
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place the yuca fries in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Turn occasionally to brown them evenly. Remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon or spatula and season with salt. Squeeze lime juice over them if you like and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.1 calories, Carbohydrate 65 g, Fat 37.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 91.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
YUCA FRITA (DEEP-FRIED YUCA)
Steps:
- Place the frozen yuca pieces in a large, deep pot. Cover with salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes at a low boil.
- Carefully remove yuca from the pot, and place the pieces on a large plate. Set aside to cool.
- When the yuca pieces are cool enough to handle, cut them into strips roughly the size of thick steak fries.
- Heat about 3 cups of oil in a deep pot or a wok to about 380 degrees. Carefully drop in the yuca pieces, a few at a time, and fry them until they are golden - about 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel, sprinkle with salt, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 666, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 607 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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