Salvadoran Fried Yuca
Yuca is peeled, cut into batons, boiled first, then fried until golden. This preparation is found in El Salvador’s cuisine.
For 2 servings, allow about 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. These are approximate times; the size of the batons can affect the result.
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Method
- 01
Prepare the yuca
Trim the ends of the yuca, peel it, and cut it into batons.
Ready to continue when: The yuca is peeled and cut into batons of similar size.
- 02
Boil the yuca
Boil the batons in a saucepan of water for 7 minutes. Drain them and dry them well with paper towels or a clean cloth.
Ready to continue when: The batons are drained and dry; they are beginning to soften but are not falling apart.
7 min - 03
Fry and serve
Heat the sunflower oil in a frying pan. Fry the yuca batons for about 3 minutes, until golden; remove them and drain before serving.
Ready to continue when: The batons are golden on the outside and have been drained of excess oil.
3 min
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Sources and review
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