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yuca

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes are lower in calories and higher in nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

Peel the yuca and cut it into thick strips.

Boil the yuca in salted water until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Drain the yuca and let it cool slightly.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry the yuca strips in batches until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per batch.

Remove the yuca from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle with salt and serve with lime wedges and garlic sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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