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Yuca frita recipe
Crispy and golden yuca fries, a perfect snack!
Ingredients
- 800 g yuca
- 500 ml vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 unit lime
How to make Yuca frita
- Peel 1 kg of yuca carefully using a sharp knife; cut it into thick fries, about 1 inch wide.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil; once boiling, add the yuca to cook.
- Boil the yuca for about 20 minutes, or until fork-tender, but not falling apart.
- Drain the yuca pieces in a colander and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Pat dry the yuca with paper towels to remove excess moisture before frying.
- In a deep pan, heat 1 liter of vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F) over medium-high heat.
- Fry the yuca in batches, cooking them for 5-7 minutes until they are golden and crispy.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even frying of the yuca pieces.
- Remove the fried yuca from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with lime wedges on the side for squeezing while enjoying.
What is Yuca frita?
Yuca frita is a traditional dish from El Salvador. It takes about 45 minutes to prepare, is considered easy to make at home, and uses 4 ingredients.
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