Yuca Sticks
Photo: Annabelle Breakey
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Boil yuca in water until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain, pat dry, trim fibrous inner core (you'll see it), and cut into 1/2-in.-thick sticks about 3 in. long.
Step 2
2
Heat 2 to 3 in. oil in a large saucepan until oil registers 350° on a deep-fry thermometer. Fry yuca in batches until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle immediately with salt.
Step 3
3
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Ingredients
2 pounds yuca (also known as cassava or manioc), peeled
Vegetable oil for frying
Fine sea salt
Directions
Step 1
1
Boil yuca in water until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain, pat dry, trim fibrous inner core (you'll see it), and cut into 1/2-in.-thick sticks about 3 in. long.
Step 2
2
Heat 2 to 3 in. oil in a large saucepan until oil registers 350° on a deep-fry thermometer. Fry yuca in batches until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle immediately with salt.
Step 3
3
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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