Fried Yucca (Cassava) Costa Rican Style |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This is my favorite Saturday morning treat that my husband always makes for me. Its very easy and tastes way better than potato french fries. Ingredients:
1 small yucca root (yuca) or 1 medium yucca root (yuca) |
2 -3 tablespoons butter (1 knob) |
salt, to taste |
Directions:
1. Skin the yuca using a potato peeler or a knife.
2. Cut the yuca into 2-3 inch chunks and then cut those chunks in half.
3. Boil the yuca until it is just soft enough to poke with a fork. Don't over boil or let it sit in the hot water or it will become to soft and wont fry.
4. There is a very indigestible stringy part in the middle, be sure to take that out if its visible.
5. Cut the half chunks into smaller fry-shaped pieces.
6. Melt the butter in a frying pan, add the yuca and fry on medium or medium-low heat, turning occasionally until they are browned to your liking.
7. Add salt and dip in ketchup.
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