Yucca Frita

== Description ==
Yuca fries
== Ingredients ==
* 1½ pounds fresh yucca (cassava), peeled
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon lemon juice
* vegetable oil (for frying)
* lime or lemon wedges (for garnish)
== Directions ==
# Cut cassava into 2-inch long rounds, then rinse. Or you can substitute frozen yucca.
# Put the yucca and enough cold water to cover, plus 2 inches, into a large saucepan.
# Add salt and lemon juice.
# Cover and bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat and boil until tender, about 25 minutes. Don't let it boil longer than this or it will become mushy.
# Drain through a colander and allow the yucca to cool enough to be handled.
# Gently peel off any pinkish fibrous layers that may cling to the tuber.
# Cut the yucca into ¾-inch wide wedges and remove the fibrous core with a paring knife, then discard. If the yucca is wet, dry thoroughly with paper towels.
# Heat 2 inches vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or deep fat fryer to 375 degrees f on a deep fat thermometer.
# Fry the yucca wedges, one third at a time, turning once, until light golden — about 5 minutes.
# Transfer the fried yucca to a tray lined with paper towels to drain; sprinkle with salt or salt and ground dried red chile or paprika.
# Toss.
# Serve immediately with lime or lemon wedges, or with the accompaniment of your choice.
Category:Southwestern Vegetarian
Category:Cassava Recipes
Category:Lemon juice Recipes
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