Healthy Yuca or Mogo or Cassava Fries


Healthy Yuca or Mogo or Cassava Fries

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Author: Bhavna

Ingredients

  • Oil 3 Tablespoon (3 – 4 tbsp used for shallow frying)
  • Yuca 300 Gram (As needed)
  • Salt To Taste (To season the fried yuca)
  • Red pepper flakes To Taste (To season the fried yuca)
  • Cilantro leaves 2 Tablespoon , chopped finely (To garnish)
  • Lemon slices 5 Medium , slices (To garnish)

Instructions

Things You Will Need

  • 1. Steamer – to steam the yuca
  • Directions

GETTING READY

  • 1. Using a sharp knife cut the ends of the yuca. Cut each yuca into 3 – 4 manageable chunks.
  • 2. Peel and cut strips as shown in the video. Discard the woody core.
  • 3. Wash the cut strips well in water.
  • 4. You may boil or steam the yuca until they are half cooked.
  • 5. Take 1 lemon, slice 1/2 the lemon and set aside the other half for later use (if desired).

MAKING

  • 6. Heat about 3 – 4 tbsp oil in a shallow pan, when the oil is hot enough, arrange all the steamed yuca pieces in a single layer in the oil and fry them until golden brown on both sides. (Fry them in small batches if your pan is small)
  • 7. Drain on to a paper towel to remove the excess oil.
  • 8. When the fries are still hot, sprinkle some salt and red pepper flakes to taste.

SERVING

  • 9. Garnish with sprinkles of freshly chopped cilantro leaves and serve warm with lemon slices and chili sauce.

TIPS

  • Steamed yuca pieces can be stored in the refrigerator for months. You can season them as desired and grill, deep fry, shallow fry or even roast them.