Fried Yuca (Cassava)
This Costa Rican style fried yuca is a delightful Saturday morning treat that is incredibly easy to prepare. Boiled until tender and then pan-fried in vegan margarine, it offers a delicious alternative that tastes even better than traditional potato french fries.
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Method
- Skin the yuca using a potato peeler or a knife.
- Cut the yuca into 2-3 inch chunks and then cut those chunks in half.
- 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 too soft and won't fry.
- There is a very indigestible stringy part in the middle, be sure to take that out if it's visible.
- Cut the half chunks into smaller fry-shaped pieces.
- Melt the margarine in a frying pan, add the yuca and fry on medium or medium-low heat, turning occasionally until they are browned to your liking.
- Add salt and dip in ketchup.
Notes:
Serve with ketchup for dipping, as suggested by the original recipe. Be careful not to over-boil the yuca, or it will become too soft to fry properly.
Serving info: Total recipe: 337g · Yields 2 portions · Portion size: 168g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 217 | 365 | 18% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 33.9 | 57.1 | 21% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 1.5 | 2.5 | |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 1.6 | 2.7 | 10% |
| Protein (g) | 1.2 | 2.1 | 4% |
| Total fat (g) | 8.7 | 14.6 | 19% |
| ↳ Saturated (g) | 1.6 | 2.6 | 13% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 3.6 | 6.1 | |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 2.9 | 4.9 | |
| ↳ Trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Sodium (mg) | 315 | 531 | 23% |
| Calcium (mg) | 14 | 24 | 2% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.2 | 0.4 | 2% |
| Potassium (mg) | 241 | 406 | 9% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 13.8 | 23.2 | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Cassava, raw — 300g — Cassava, raw — USDA FDC 169985
- Vegan margarine — 35g — Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt — USDA FDC 173871
- Salt — 2g — Salt, table — USDA FDC 170871
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
Goes Great with
20 mins
