INGREDIENTS:
1 recipe Mojo Criollo
-vegetable or peanut oil
-for frying
3 medium size yuca,
-cooked, covered,
-over medium heat in
-salted water to
-cover until very tender,
-25 to 30
-minutes, and cut into
-1/2-inch pieces
-salt to taste
Directions:
In a large skillet over the medium heat
up 1 inch of the oil to 375 F. or until
a piece of yuca sizzles when it touches
the oil, fry the yuca until its crisp on
all sides, 5 – 6 minutes, turning with a
slotted spoon.
Next fry only 5 or 6 pieces at a time
so the oil of the temperature does not
go down. Drain onto a paper towel lined
platter and keep warm in a 200 F. oven.
Finally transfer to a serving platter,
sprinkle with salt, and serve with the
mojo criollo on the side.
Servings 4 to 6
Subject: Fried Yuca 
