Yuca Frita (Fried Cassava)

Name: Yuca Frita (Fried Cassava)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: South American, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 Tbsps salt; 6 servings Vegetable oil; 2 Lbs fresh or frozen yuca (cassava)

Yuca Frita (Fried Cassava) might be just the South American recipe you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 2g of protein, 14g of fat, and a total of 363 calories. This recipe serves 6. It works well as a side dish. If you have salt, vegetable oil, yuca, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, fodmap friendly, whole 30, and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

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.

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Cassava

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Remove the yuca from the water and pat dry with paper towels.

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Water

Cassava

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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.

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