Yuca Frita
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
2 pounds yuca, peeled and cut into planks 3 inches long and about 1/3-inch thick
Kosher salt and freshly toasted and ground black pepper, to taste
Canola or peanut oil for deep frying (enough to submerge fries)
1 recipe Sour Orange Mojo
Preparation
Step 1
Place the sliced yuca in a large pot and cover with water. Bring the water to a boil and then lower the heat and simmer for 15 to 30 minutes — the time can vary a great deal, because yuca can vary greatly in its woodiness. You want the yuca to still be a little firm — just tender enough to pierce it with a fork. Drain the yuca and place it on a cutting board to cool for a few minutes. When the yuca is cool enough to handle, cut it into 1/2-to-3/4-inch planks. (If there are any woody cores to the tubers, discard them.)
Step 2
Heat the oil in a large skillet or French fryer to 360°F, and fry the yuca. Remove to paper towels to drain. Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with Sour Orange Mojo .
