How to Make Truffled Yuca Fries at Home: Simple Guide

Are you planning to make yuca fries at home? Don’t have any clue where to start? Then you are in the right place as I will be showing an easy recipe with simple steps that you can follow to cook delicious Yuca truffled fries in this article.

This is a side dish item but you can serve this appetizing dish with the main course dish such as The Havana Picada.

How To Cook Truffled Yuca Fries

Making yuca truffle fries is easy; let’s find out how you can make these delicious dishes:

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time:  30-40 minutes
Total Time:  55-65 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound of yuca
• Sprinkle the yuca with olive oil
• ⅛ teaspoon of salt
• 3 tablespoons of coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of sea salt
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1-2 tablespoons of high-quality truffle oil

Directions
Step#1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Step#2 Cut the yuca into ½ inches just like the size of a wedge.

Step#3 Take a large saucepan and over medium-high heat fill the pot with ¾ water.

Step#4 Add the yuca, olive oil, and salt for 12-15 minutes. As you cannot eat yuca raw you need to boil out the impurities like cyanide.

Step#5 Rinse out the water after the water came to a boil.

Step#6 Pat the yuca dry and lay them out on a baking sheet.

Step#7 Take a small bowl and mix the coconut oil, garlic powder, and sea salt. Make sure to mix them properly so all of the yuccas are coated with the mixture properly.

Step#8 For 30-40 minutes bake the yuccas and flip them when it hits the 20-minute marker.

Step#9  Let it rest for a little while when you take it out from the oven.

Step#10 Put the yuca fries in a bowl and then add parsley and salt then toss them thoroughly.

Step#11 Add the truffle oil and toss again.

You are now ready to serve this dish. You can serve this side dish with a few other side dishes if you are entertaining then you can add an appetizer item Guacamole.

Learn: how to prepare appetizers and must avoid common mistakes

Read my other delicious recipes to make your everyday special such as-

• How to make authentic Cuban black beans and rice
• How to Make Tostones
• Easy Steps to Cook Yellow Rice

Don’t miss out on my tasty appetizer recipes such as-

•  Peruvian-Style Fish Ceviche Recipe
• How To Make Beef Empanadas
• How to Make Dominican Quipes (Kipes)
• How to Make Cuban croquetas de jamón
• Tostones Recipe

Also,

• How to Make the Best Guacamole
• How To Cook Vegan Tacos
• How to Make Truffled Yuca Fries at Home
•  Yummy Pork Chicharrón Recipe at Home
• How to Cook Papa Rellena
• The Fancy Jibarito or Fried Plantain Sandwiches Recipes

Try my other recipe of sweet and sometimes spicy Shishito Peppers. Truffled Yuca Fries can pair well with shishito peppers. The crispy, savory flavor of the yuca fries can provide a nice contrast to the slightly smoky and mildly spicy flavor of the blistered shishito peppers. The two flavors can complement each other well, creating a delicious and unique combination.

Bonus Tips:

• Make sure you cook the yucca properly so it can be detoxified.
• Just like cooking pasta add more salt to the water to make it flavorful
• Pat the yucca dry properly before seasoning so they stick properly with the yuca.

Nutrition Facts:
calories =374
fat =20g
carbohydrate = 49g

Conclusion

Making yuca fries might seem like a tough job but trust me it is not. It is very easy if you follow the above steps precisely. And as yucca can be toxic you would need to boil off the impurities first and then you can fry it or put it in the oven to make this yuca fry dish crispy, scrumptious, and in a simple word delicious.

So don’t wait for any longer start making this dish at home or visit us at Astoria or order from home to have this heavenly dish.

FAQ

Can I fry yuca?

Yes, you should follow the recipe exactly as mentioned above but preheat a large skillet and add oil making sure to cover the bottom of the skillet with oil. Carefully, put the yuccas one at a time so that you won’t get any splashbacks. Cook the yuccas until golden brown, make sure you cook the yuccas in batches. 

Is Yucca healthy?

When you compare yucca fries with french fries then yes yucca is healthy as it stays in the system for longer. It also contains a lot of antioxidants, and fiber with several nutrients such as vitamin C, phosphorus, and calcium. Don’t forget raw Yuca may kill so you have to learn how to cook yucca properly to avoid killing off your relatives.

How to tell if the Yuca is bad?

The inside of the yuca should not have any black spots or discoloring as the color should be creamy or white.