Fried Yuca

This fried yuca is super crispy on the outside but soft and almost creamy-like on the inside. If you love french fries you'll love fried yuca. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make, and takes hardly any time to cook!

Yuca frita is a great alternative to your regular fries if you want something a little healthier, or are just looking to change it up.

Yuca, also known as cassava, is a versatile root vegetable that is kind of like potatoes and can be mashed, boiled, or in this case, fried. It's easily my favorite starchy root vegetable and tastes incredible in this yuca fries recipe.

The subtly sweet flavor and crispy yet soft texture of the yuca fries aren't like something you can't get in any other food. These yuca fries are like thick, steak-cut french fries but with a subtly sweet flavor and the most amazing texture. It might be my favorite fried food, right next to this fried cheese.

The healthy fries are honestly delicious on their own but also go great dipped in this sweet chili sauce. And you can eat this yuca frita as an appetizer or snack!

Why This Recipe Works

Healthy. Yuca has a ton of health benefits, such as improving digestive health and stabilizing blood sugar. And it's super high in a number of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. 

Easy to make. All you have to do is slice the cassava fries, then just fry them to crispy golden perfection.

Perfect texture. Frying yuca root in with the cooking method in this recipe makes for super crispy and crunchy cassava fries that are perfectly tender on the inside.

Ingredients

Now, obviously, the most important ingredient here is a slightly more unusual one, the yuca. Luckily, you should be able to find it in your local grocery store - or farmers' market - by the other root vegetables.

Here are the ingredients for yuca fries:

• 1 pound (0.45 kg) of yuca/cassava, peeled
• 1 tsp. salt
• Oil for frying (vegetable oil or other frying oil like avocado oil)

Yup, that's it! All you need is one yuca root and the right seasoning to make these tasty yuca fries come together.

And something interesting about the main ingredient is that cassava root also comes in the form of cassava flour, and you can use it to make the crust for this vegetarian quiche! So you can give that a try for another delicious yuca recipe.

How To Make Yuca Frita

1. Prep Work. Cut the yuca into long stripes to make the fries, and soak in salted water for at least 30 minutes. 

2. Fry the yuca root. Dry the yuca with paper towels and preheat oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium heat. Put the yuca in the hot oil and fry until golden brown.

3. Serve. Transfer the yuca fries to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy! 

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Soak the yuca before starting the recipe. Waiting for them to soak is the hardest part, but it will make for the best-textured yuca fries.
• Let the oil heat up to at least 350°F (180°C) before you fry the yuca. 
• Fry the yuca in batches so the temperature of the oil doesn't decrease to help all of the yuca fries cook evenly.
• Add salt to the cooked yuca fries for an even better flavor that'll taste like real fries.

How To Store Yuca Fries

In the fridge: Either keep in an airtight container or wrapped in tin foil and kept in and bag, and they'll last for 1 week in the fridge.

In the freezer: Transfer the cassava fries to a freezer-safe bag or container and keep them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheating: Pop the fries in the oven or toaster oven at 350°F for a couple of minutes until warmed. You'll want to flip them over every few minutes for even reheating. For frozen yuca, just add a few more minutes to the reheating time. 

FAQS About This Yuca Fries Recipe

What can you serve with yuca fries?

The flavor is super versatile and goes well with pretty much everything and anything. A few of my favorite things to serve with yuca fries are this shake and bake chicken, hibachi fried rice, four cheese pasta, and rice noodles.

What is the difference between yuca and yucca?

Yuca is the starchy under part of the stem of the cassava plant, also known as cassava root that is edible in many forms. Yucca is an ornamental plant that has spikey, pointed leaves. Yucca has edible flowers, seeds, and fruits, but it does not have an edible root. 

Is yuca healthy?

Yes, yuca is a healthy root vegetable that is high in vitamin C, A, and B. It's also a great source of soluble and insoluble fiber.

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