The Fries Vg Recipe
Yuca fries, crispy root veggie. Choice of a side sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Dipping Sauces
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Yuca
Peel the yuca and cut it into thick fry shapes. Rinse the cut yuca under cold water to remove excess starch.
- 2
Boil the Yuca
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the yuca fries and cook for about 15-20 minutes until they are tender. Drain and let them cool.
Frying
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
- 4
Fry the Yuca
Carefully add the cooled yuca fries to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 4-5 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Season and Serve
Sprinkle the hot yuca fries with salt and serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.
