Yucca Fries with Cilantro Mayonnaise
Yucca is a much overlooked root vegetable, but fried and serves with cilantro mayonnaise will make anyone a fan.
Foto: RecipeGirlIngredients
- 4 pounds yucca, (peeled)
- 1½ cups mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1½ teaspoons chopped garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ((more or less))
- vegetable oil ((about 4 cups), for frying)
- sea salt, (if desired)
Steps
Cook yucca in boiling salted water in a large pot for 30 minutes or until fork-tender. Dry thoroughly with paper towels, and spread on baking sheets to cool. Cut each into ¼-inch-thick fries, and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
First Frying: Pour oil to depth of 3-inches in a large pot, and heat to 350°F. Fry the yucca, in 4 or 5 batches, 6 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
Second Frying: Return the oil to 350°F. and fry the yucca, in 4 or 5 batches, another 6 minutes or until crispy. Drain on paper towels, and season with additional salt, if desired.
Serve with cilantro mayonnaise.
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