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Ingredients
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Yuca Fries
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Yuca
Peel the yuca and cut it into thick fries (about 1/2 inch thick).
- 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 tender. Drain and let cool.
- 3
Fry the Yuca
In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, fry the yuca pieces in batches until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Prepare the Cheese Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine queso blanco and Chihuahua cheese over low heat. Stir until melted and smooth.
- 5
Serve
Serve the hot yuca fries drizzled with the cheese sauce and sprinkle with salt to taste.
