Crispy Baked Yuca Fries with Zesty Cilantro Dipping Sauce
A flavorful twist on classic fries, these crispy Baked Yuca Fries paired with zesty cilantro dipping sauce offer a unique texture and delicious taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: South American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large yuca stalks (about 3 1/2 pounds)
- Fine sea salt, to taste
- About 3 tablespoons neutral-tasting oil (e.g., avocado, canola, or refined coconut oil)
- 1 1/2 cups cilantro leaves with tender stems
- 3/4 cup vegan or conventional mayo
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice
- 1 medium garlic clove
- Fine sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450ºF.
- Prepare the yuca: Cut each yuca stalk into 2 or 3 pieces, slice off the skin, and cut into French fry shapes.
- Parboil the yuca: Place the cut yuca in a pot with 1 teaspoon of salt, cover with water, bring to a boil, then simmer with lid ajar for about 5 minutes.
- Drain, let it dry for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle yuca with oil and salt, toss to coat, then transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast until golden brown, about 25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Make the dipping sauce: Blend cilantro, mayo, lime juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
- Serve fries hot with cilantro dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
Use fresh herbs and high-quality yuca for the best flavor. Consider experimenting with different seasonings and sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
