Yuca Fries

Steps

1. 1*See our tips for Frozen vs Fresh Yuca. Slice the yuca into large equal parts. Each piece should be about 3 inches long. Then cut again in half lengthwise. Remember, You don’t want to cut the yuca into the fry shape from this point or too much water will get inside of them. They should look like a large fat potato wedge.
2. 2Place the yuca in a large pot. Cover the yuca with water, and dd salt and a bay leaf. Set heat to high, and bring the water to a boil.
3. 3Once the water is boiling lower the heat to medium low so there is a constant gentle boil. Cook for 40-50 minutes. It is ready once the yuca has softened but isn’t falling apart. A fork should easily penetrate the yuca.
4. 4Drain the yuca with a colander. Place the pieces on a cutting board or sheet pan and allow them to dry out for 5-10 minutes. Once dry, slice them into the shape of your fries. While the yuca is drying, start setting up your area for frying.
5. 5Add about 2 inches of the oil in a pan. Heat to medium high. Set up a sheet pan with a fitted rack or a plate lined with paper towel where you will place the yuca once it’s cooked.
6. 6Once the oil is hot, add the yuca. Cook in batches. You don’t want to overcrowd the pan when you are frying or you run the risk of the yuca absorbing the oil instead of browning in it.
7. 7Once you start to see the yuca turn golden brown on one side, flip it over and brown the other side. Remove the yuca and place it onto the rack. Immediately season with some salt.