--- title: "Fried Yuca (Cassava) - IVU - International Vegetarian Union" description: "The IVU is a growing global network of independent organizations which are promoting vegetarianism worldwide." url: "https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/fried-yuca-cassava.html" date: "2026-11-05T23:59:45+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/19/fried-yuca--cassava--1792865456-19436af1.jpg) [ << VFA Home ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy.html) [ ](https://ivu.org/Costa%20Rica%20,%20Snacks,%20Starters%20&%20side%20dishes,%20Central%20America)[Costa Rica ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/costa-rica.html), [Snacks](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/snacks.html), [Starters & side dishes](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/snack-side-dishes.html), [Central America](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/central-america.html) # Fried Yuca (Cassava) by Valentina Castillo 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. ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-large.svg) Total Time 40 mins ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-difficulty-easy.svg) Difficulty Easy ### Translate this page to your language! 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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 too soft and won't fry. 4. There is a very indigestible stringy part in the middle, be sure to take that out if it's visible. 5. Cut the half chunks into smaller fry-shaped pieces. 6. 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. 7. 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). 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