Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMezcal Tequila KitchenYuca Fries Recipe

Yuca Fries Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

house spice, pickled red onion, fresh lime, sriracha aioli

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Ingredients

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Yuca Fries

Pickled Red Onion

Sriracha Aioli

Garnish

Method

Yuca Fries

  1. 1

    Prepare Yuca

    Peel the yuca and cut it into thick strips, resembling fries. Rinse the yuca strips under cold water to remove excess starch.

  2. 2

    Boil Yuca

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the yuca strips and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain well.

  3. 3

    Fry Yuca

    Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the yuca strips in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Season Fries

    Remove the fries from the oil and drain on paper towels. While hot, sprinkle with house spice mix and salt to taste.

Pickled Red Onion

  1. 5

    Slice Onion

    Thinly slice the red onion and place it in a jar or bowl.

  2. 6

    Make Pickling Liquid

    In a saucepan, combine white vinegar, sugar, salt, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

  3. 7

    Pickle Onions

    Pour the hot pickling liquid over the sliced onions, making sure they are submerged. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Sriracha Aioli

  1. 8

    Prepare Aioli

    In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, minced garlic, and lime juice until smooth and well-combined.

Serve

  1. 9

    Plate and Enjoy

    Serve the yuca fries hot, garnished with pickled red onions, fresh lime wedges, and a side of sriracha aioli for dipping.

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