Yucca Fries with Cilantro Mayonnaise

Forget going out to eat or ordering takeout every time you crave American food. Try making Yucca Fries with Cilantro Mayonnaise at home. One portion of this dish contains about 4g of protein, 43g of fat, and a total of 744 calories. This recipe serves 8. For $1.09 per serving, this recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have cayenne pepper, mayonnaise, vegetable oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. 383 people have tried and liked this recipe. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and whole 30 diet. It is brought to you by Recipe Girl. Many people really liked this side dish. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 55%, this dish is solid. Try Yucca Fries with Cilantro Mayonnaise, Yucca Fries, and Yucca Fries with Mojo Mayo for similar recipes.

Servings: 8

Preparation duration: 25 minutes

Cooking duration: 40 minutes

 

Ingredients:

1/4 teaspoon (more or less) cayenne pepper (optional)

3 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic

3 teaspoons fresh lime juice

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoons salt

vegetable oil (about 4 cups) for frying

4 pounds yucca, peeled

Equipment:

baking sheet

paper towels

pot

bowl

Cooking instruction summary:

1. Cook yucca in boiling salted water in a large pot for 30 minutes or until fork-tender. Dry thoroughly with paper towels, and spread on baking sheets to cool. Cut each into 1/4-inch-thick fries, and set aside.2. Combine mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt & pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.3. 1st fry: Pour oil to depth of 3-inches in a large pot, and heat to 350°F. Fry yucca, in 4 or 5 batches, 6 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.4. 2nd fry: Return oil to 350°F. and fry yucca, in 4 or 5 batches, another 6 minutes or until crispy. Drain on paper towels, and season with additional salt, if desired.5. Serve with cilantro mayonnaise.

 

Step by step:


1. Cook yucca in boiling salted water in a large pot for 30 minutes or until fork-tender. Dry thoroughly with paper towels, and spread on baking sheets to cool.

2. Cut each into 1/4-inch-thick fries, and set aside.

3. Combine mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt & pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.


1st fry

1. Pour oil to depth of 3-inches in a large pot, and heat to 350°F. Fry yucca, in 4 or 5 batches, 6 minutes per batch.

2. Drain on paper towels.

3. 2nd fry: Return oil to 350°F. and fry yucca, in 4 or 5 batches, another 6 minutes or until crispy.

4. Drain on paper towels, and season with additional salt, if desired.

5. Serve with cilantro mayonnaise.


Nutrition Information:

 

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