Yuca Frites as a Substitute for French Fries

Name: How to Prepare Yuca Frites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6-8 garlic cloves; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons salt; 3-4 quarts water; 1 1/2 pounds yuca (washed, peeled, and sliced into fries); 4 tablespoons vegetable oil for skillet-frying

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 60 mins

Servings: 2 to 4 servings

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Yuca (sometimes spelled yucca) is similar in taste and texture to a potato. Next time you want french fries, try yuca frites instead; they look the same and taste similar, too.

6 to 8 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons salt
3 to 4 quarts water
1 1/2 pounds yuca, washed, peeled, and sliced into fries
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, for skillet-frying

In a saucepan, combine garlic, bay leaves, salt, and water.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the Yuca, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until yuca is tender, but not sticky or falling apart, about 30 minutes.
Drain the yuca on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, pat the yuca dry.
In a fryer or deep skillet, heat the oil to 375 F.
Fry the yuca until golden, drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and serve hot with Garlic Dipping Sauce

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
401	Calories
14g	Fat
67g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2 to 4
Amount per serving
Calories	401
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3235mg	141%
Total Carbohydrate 67g	24%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 37mg	185%
Calcium 69mg	5%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 486mg	10%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.