Yuca Con Guacamole Recipe
Fried cassava with fresh homemade guacamole
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Ingredients
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Yuca and Guacamole Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Yuca
Peel the yuca and cut it into 2-inch pieces. Place in a large pot, cover with water, and boil for about 20 minutes until tender. Drain and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Fry the Yuca
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the yuca pieces and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 3
Make the Guacamole
In a mixing bowl, mash the avocados. Add the lime juice, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, salt, pepper, and diced tomato. Mix well until combined.
- 4
Serve
Serve the fried yuca hot with a generous side of fresh guacamole.
