Fried Yuca With Lemon Food

SOUTH AMERICAN YUCA FRIES (YUCA FRITA)

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• If using fresh yuca, peel the yuca using a knife.
• Cut the yuca into large pieces.
• Remove the fibrous inner core of the root.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook yuca until it starts to turn translucent and can be pierced easily with a fork, about 20 to 30 minutes.
• Drain thoroughly.
• Check yuca for any remaining fibrous pieces and remove them.
• Cut the yuca root into thick rectangular wedges.
• Heat 2-inches of vegetable oil in a heavy frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Once the oil is hot (ideally 350 F), fry the yuca in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
• Carefully remove yuca from pan with a slotted spoon or wire skimmer and place onto a plate lined with paper towels.
• Sprinkle the yuca fries with kosher salt. Serve hot with aji chile pepper sauce or huancaina sauce for dipping and enjoy.

FRIED YUCA WITH LEMON

Steps:

• Cut the yuca crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Cut each piece into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick strips. Cut out the tough core from the inner edge of each piece; discard the core. Transfer the yuca to a large saucepan. Cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Cook until just soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Drain, and pat dry.
• Heat 5 inches oil in a 4-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat until it registers 360°F on a deep-fry thermometer. Fry the garlic until golden, about 1 minute. Discard the garlic. Working in batches of several strips, fry the yuca, turning once, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to paper towels using a slotted spoon; let drain. Sprinkle with salt. Serve with lemon wedges.

FRIED YUCA WITH LEMON

Steps:

• Cut yuca crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Cut each piece into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick strips. Cut out the tough core from the inner edge of each piece; discard core. Transfer yuca to a large saucepan. Cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Cook until just soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Drain, and pat dry.
• Heat 5 inches oil in a 4-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat until it registers 360 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Fry garlic until golden, about 1 minute. Discard garlic. Working in batches of several strips, fry yuca, turning once, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to paper towels using a slotted spoon; let drain. Sprinkle with salt. Serve with lemon wedges.

CUBAN-STYLE YUCA

Steps:

• Place the yuca into a pan and fill with enough water to cover. Stir in salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, and place yucca on a serving plate.
• Meanwhile, place the olive oil, onion, garlic, and lemon juice into a pan. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes. Pour the hot olive oil mixture over the yuca, and serve immediately.

YUCCA WITH GARLIC SAUCE (YUCA CON MOJO)

Steps:

• Place yucca in saucepan; until yucca is just covered, add salt and lime juice and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender--about 30 minutes.
• Drain and keep warm.
• Mash garlic cloves into salt with mortar and pestle (or use food processor).
• Add garlic, lemon juice, and onions to olive oil in a separate pan, heat until bubbling, then pour over yucca.
• Toss yucca & sauce "lightly" cooking to saute over medium heat; till barely brown but not CRISP!
• Serve.