Baked Yuca Fries

Side · world favourite.

Ingredients

• 2 large Yuca
• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Chilli Powder
• Pinch Kosher Salt
• Pinch Ground Black Pepper
• 1 large Avocado
• 1/4 cup Sour Cream
• Juice of 1 Lime
• 1/4 cup Cilantro

Method

1. Preheat the oven — Preheat oven to 450°. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Continue cooking — Trim ends of yuca and cut each one in half, widthwise.
3. Continue cooking — Stand them on their ends and use a sharp knife to cut the waxy peel off.
4. Continue cooking — Cut each piece in half lengthwise and then cut in half lengthwise one more time to create 16 pieces total.
5. Bring to a boil — Trim the fibrous center out of each piece. Place cut yuca into boiling water and let boil until fork tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
6. Continue cooking — Using a slotted spoon, remove from pot and place on a paper towel lined cutting board.
7. Continue cooking — Pat dry with another paper towel. Place dried yuca into a large bowl and toss with oil.
8. Season — Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper and toss again to evenly coat.
9. Continue cooking — Place yuca on a large baking sheet in an even layer.
10. Bake — Bake until golden and crispy, about 25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
11. Blend — Meanwhile make dipping sauce: In a small food processor or blender, combine avocado, sour cream, lime juice, and cilantro and blend until smooth.
12. Serve — Season with salt and pepper. Serve fries immediately with dipping sauce.

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