Crispy Fried Yuca is a delightful snack or side dish made from yuca (cassava) root. It's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 2 tsp salt
- 500 ml vegetable oil
- 2000 ml water
- 1000 g yuca
Directions
Step 1
Peel the yuca and cut it into sticks.
Step 2
Place the yuca sticks in a pot with water and add salt.
Step 3
Bring the water to a boil and cook the yuca until tender, about 20 minutes.
Step 4
Drain the yuca and let it cool slightly.
Step 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Step 6
Fry the yuca sticks in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
Step 7
Remove the yuca from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Step 8
Season with additional salt if desired and serve hot.