Fried Yuca Latin American Style Recipe

Fried Yuca Latin American Style Recipe is a Latin American version of the French Fried Potato. Fried Yuca Latin American Style Recipe is made from a root Yuka, similar to a potato. The recipe for this South American treat is easy to cook, and your guest chef shows you how to cut, boil, and fry this popular Latin American recipe.

Yuca or The Cassava plant fried is a great side dish to any meat serving. Often served with a spicy side sauce this is a great dish that goes well with chicken or beef.

Ingredients For Fried Yuca Recipe

 

• 1 large yuca root
• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon sea salt

Cooking Instructions For Yuca Frita

Buy a fresh large Yuca root, and peal the skin off the root completely. Cut the Yuka into large home fry slices. Boil 4 cups of water and place the cut yuca root into the water for about 7 minutes. Remove the water from the Yuca, and dry the cut slices. In a fry pan bring 1/4 cup cooking oil to high heat, place the cut yuca into the hot oil. Fry the Yuca for about 5 minutes until it is golden brown. Remove the Yuca from the oil and place on paper towels. Salt with about 1 tablespoon sea salt, and serve.