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Yucca Fries with Garlic Dipping Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
For Yucca Fries:
6 to 8 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons salt
3 to 4 quarts water
1½ pounds yucca (washed, peeled, and sliced into fries) (aka cassava root)
vegetable oil for frying

For Garlic Dipping Sauce:
1 cup olive oil, warmed
1 head of garlic peeled, crushed and finely chopped
1 small onion, very finely diced
3 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
juice of 1 lemon
juice of 1 lime
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Directions:
For Yucca fries:
1. In a saucepan , combine garlic, bay leaves, salt, and water.

2. Bring the mixture to a boil.

3. Add the yucca, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until yucca is tender, but not sticky or falling apart, about 30 minutes.

4.Drain the yucca on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, pat the yucca dry.

5. In a fryer or deep skillet, heat the oil to 375ºF

6. Fry the yucca until golden, drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and serve hot with garlic dipping sauce.

For Garlic Dipping Sauce:
1. Blend all the ingredients together in a nonreactive bowl - like stainless steel.
Tip: Use a blender or food processor to mix the ingredients.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
60
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
These are a great alternative to french fries.

 

 

 

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