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Cuban Yuca Fries

Cultural Context

Yuca, also known as cassava, is a staple in Cuban cuisine, often enjoyed as a side dish or snack. Traditionally, yuca fries are served with a variety of dipping sauces and are a popular choice at family gatherings and celebrations. This dish highlights the versatility of yuca, which can be boiled, fried, or baked, and has gained popularity beyond Cuba, inspiring variations in many Latin American countries.

CubanCUside
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
yuca
peanut oil
1 cup mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and healthier fats.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity and flavor.

1

Get a bag of yuca and peel it, removing the inner core.

2

Slice the yuca in half to prepare for frying.

3

Cook the yuca in the Instant Pot according to package directions.

4

Heat peanut oil for frying.

5

Prepare the dipping sauce by mixing mayonnaise, chopped garlic, cilantro, salt, and lemon juice.

6

Cover and refrigerate the dipping sauce until ready to serve.

7

Fry the yuca until crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.

Cooking Techniques

boilingfrying

Equipment Needed

Instant Potfrying pan

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Yuca FrittersYuca Chips

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