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Cassava (Yuca) 101
What is cassava or yuca?
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Meseidy Rivera📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●pot
- ●skillet
- ●dutch oven
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a small bowl, combine ketchup ingredients and mix until well-combined. Cover and set aside.
2
In a separate bowl, combine mojo ingredients and mix until well-combined. Season with salt to taste, cover and set aside.
3
Peel yuca, split in half crosswise, and cut into thick batons. Add to a large pot and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Season well with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer, and cook until tender, about 12 –⏱️ 15 minutes. Drain and spread out on paper towel to dry.
4
While yuca is draining, heat oil to 350ºF in a large heavy pot, cast iron skillet or Dutch oven. Line a plate or tray with paper towels and set aside. Working in batches, add yuca and fry, flipping frequently, until golden brown and crisp, about 3–⏱️ 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined tray to drain. Transfer to a bowl, toss with 2 tablespoons of prepared mojo until evenly coated.
5
Transfer fries to a platter, sprinkle with cotija, garnish with cilantro leaves and serve with ketchup and remaining mojo on the side.
Chopped Cilantro, For Garnish
6
Note: If using frozen yuca fries, prepare the fries according to package directions.
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