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Yuca Sticks





Yields
Serves 6




Total Time
1 hr 15 mins

 

 

su-Yuca Sticks




Photo: Annabelle Breakey
 2 pounds yuca (also known as cassava or manioc), peeled
  Vegetable oil for frying
  Fine sea salt
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.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 384Calories from Fat 21
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.1g14%

Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 149mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 68g23%

Dietary Fiber 5.1g21%
Protein 7.6g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.