Fried Yuca

Yuca frita

Ingredients5

• fresh yuca (cassava)800 g
• water2 L
• salt2 tsp
• vegetable oil500 ml
• lime1

Method

1. Peel the yuca, cut it into thick batons, and remove any fibrous core.
2. Boil the yuca in salted water until just tender, about 20 minutes, then drain well and pat dry.
3. Heat the oil in a deep pan until hot.
4. Fry the yuca in batches until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.
5. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with a little salt.
6. Serve hot with lime wedges.