Best 5 Fried Yuca With Peruvian Cheese Sauce Recipes
Yuca, also known as cassava, is a versatile root vegetable native to South America. It is a staple food in many countries and is enjoyed for its starchy, slightly sweet flavor. This article presents a delightful Peruvian take on yuca, showcasing two tantalizing recipes: Fried Yuca with Peruvian Cheese Sauce and Crispy Yuca Fries with Aji Amarillo Sauce.
In the first recipe, yuca roots are expertly fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside while remaining tender and fluffy on the inside. The accompanying Peruvian cheese sauce, prepared with a blend of creamy queso fresco, tangy aji amarillo peppers, and aromatic herbs, adds a burst of flavor that complements the yuca perfectly.
The second recipe offers a Peruvian twist on classic French fries. Yuca roots are sliced into thin strips and fried until crispy and golden, resulting in delectable yuca fries. These fries are served with a flavorful aji amarillo sauce, a Peruvian staple made from aji amarillo peppers, garlic, and spices, providing a spicy and tangy kick.
Both recipes highlight the versatility of yuca and capture the vibrant flavors of Peruvian cuisine. Whether you prefer the comforting combination of fried yuca and creamy cheese sauce or the crispy texture and spicy kick of yuca fries with aji amarillo sauce, these dishes promise a culinary adventure that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Peru.
SOUTH AMERICAN YUCA FRIES (YUCA FRITA)
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Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- If using fresh yuca, peel the yuca using a knife.
- Cut the yuca into large pieces.
- Remove the fibrous inner core of the root.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook yuca until it starts to turn translucent and can be pierced easily with a fork, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Drain thoroughly.
- Check yuca for any remaining fibrous pieces and remove them.
- Cut the yuca root into thick rectangular wedges.
- Heat 2-inches of vegetable oil in a heavy frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot (ideally 350 F), fry the yuca in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
- Carefully remove yuca from pan with a slotted spoon or wire skimmer and place onto a plate lined with paper towels.
- Sprinkle the yuca fries with kosher salt. Serve hot with aji chile pepper sauce or huancaina sauce for dipping and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 47 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 25 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BOLITAS DE YUCA Y QUESO (FRIED YUCA BALLS STUFFED WITH CHEESE)
Yuca, also known as cassava, is a root vegetable used around the world to make many beloved regional dishes as well as flour, tapioca and even laundry starch. It is similar to the potato, but it is harder, has a thicker brown skin and has a tough fiber running through its center. It often has a subtly floral, lightly sweet taste. Here, yuca is boiled, mixed with loads of mozzarella, then fried until golden brown to make bolitas de yuca y queso, a popular dish in Latin America that is also known as yuquitas rellenas or bollitos de yuca. The crunchy panko coating complements the creamy, melty center. For this particular recipe, fresh yuca works best. Frozen yuca retains too much water and could make the bolitas too mushy to hold their shape.
Provided by Kiera Wright-Ruiz
Categories dinner, snack, finger foods, project, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 16 balls
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Trim the ends of the yuca and peel thoroughly (see Tip). Cut yuca in half crosswise, then quarter each piece lengthwise. (Do your best to make them the same size to ensure even cooking.)
- Add yuca to boiling water and cook until fork tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain yuca, then transfer to a large bowl. Using a fork, remove and discard any hard fibers at the center of each piece. While the yuca is still hot, mash it using a large fork or potato masher until mostly smooth (a few chunks are O.K.). Set aside and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
- Add cheese, heavy cream, 1 beaten egg and salt, and mix until well combined. Wetting your hands as necessary to prevent sticking, scoop out about 1/4 cup yuca mixture (it will be soft and sticky) and roll between your palms into golf-ball-size rounds. You should have about 16 balls.
- Separate the flour, panko and the remaining 3 eggs into three shallow containers. Lightly beat the eggs. Working in batches of 2 to 3 balls, dredge each ball in the flour, then the egg, then the panko, making sure it is well coated with each one. Transfer to a large plate and prepare the rest of the balls.
- In a large skillet, heat 1/4-inch vegetable oil over medium-high. (The oil is ready when a pinch of flour sizzles when added to the pan.) Transfer half the yuca balls to the pan and fry, rotating frequently, until golden brown all over, 4 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer yuca balls to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining yuca balls and serve immediately.
FRIED YUCCAS (CASSAVA) WITH HUANCAINA SAUCE
Delicious crispy Yucca spears are smothered with a creamy spicy Peruvian sauce made of goat cheese. Delicious as an appetizer. The sauce may also be used as a salad dressing or even for pasta.
Provided by Sra.Ruhlen
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 13m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Peel and rinse yuccas.
- Cut in 2 or 3 pieces depending on the size.
- Cook yuccas in salted water until soft and tender when pierced with a fork. Drain and cool.
- Cut yuccas in ½ x 2 inches (1.5 x5 cm).
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry yuccas until golden. Season.
- Drain fat in paper towel.
- Yucca sticks can be frozen until ready to use.
- Remove from freezer and place immediately in hot oil until golden and crispy.
- Serve with Huancaína Sauce as an appetizer.
- Huancaína Sauce:.
- Place ají in a blender.
- Pour milk and blend.
- Sauté onion with garlic in oil until cooked.
- Add this mixture to blender together with the cheese.
- While blending add oil until a creamy sauce is obtained.
FRIED YUCCA (CASSAVA ROOT) WITH GREEN SAUCE
This is a delicious alternative to French fried potatoes. Dip the fried yucca in the accompanying green sauce. You'll love it!
Provided by Pneuma66
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Start making making the Green Sauce. Combine lettuce, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, peppers, garlic, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Put into a serving dish.
- Next, we fry the yucca. Peel the yucca with a knife and throw away the hard skin. Cut the flesh into 1/2 inch thin strips about 4 inches long. Heat a large iron skillet or nonstick frying pan to medium high heat with about half your oil. I like grape seed oil because it gives a nice crispness to the yucca and it's healthy. Reserve the remaining oil for the 2nd half of your yucca. Organize the yucca in the frying pan into a single layer. fry half the yucca until light golden brown and then flip it over to fry on the other side. Remove when it's golden brown on both sides and place onto a paper towel to drain. Cook the 2nd batch the same way.
- Serve the yucca on a plate, and give each person a small bowl or cup of the green sauce for them to dip their yucca into.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 4.8, Sodium 290.6, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1, Sugar 2, Protein 1.1
FRIED CASSAVA (YUCCAS) WITH PERUVIAN HUANCAINA SAUCE
Make and share this Fried Cassava (Yuccas) With Peruvian Huancaina Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef jaggerbowie897
Categories Peruvian
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Peel and rinse cassava. Cut in 2 or 3 pieces depending the size. Cook yuccas in salted water until soft and tender when pierced with a fork. Drain and cool.
- Cut cassava in ½ x 2 inches (1.5 x5 cm).
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry cassava until golden. Season. Drain fat in paper towel.
- cassava sticks may be freezed until ready to use. Remove from freezer and place immediately in hot oil until golden and crispy.
- Serve with Huancaína Sauce as an appetizer.
- Huancaína Sauce:.
- Place chili in a blender. Pour milk and blend.
- Sauté onion with garlic in oil until cooked.
- Add this mixture to blender together with the cheese.
- While blending add oil until a creamy sauce is obtained.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.3, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 10.9, Sodium 30.3, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 14.5
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh yuca. If you can't find fresh yuca, you can use frozen yuca, but be sure to thaw it completely before using.
- To make sure the yuca is cooked through, pierce it with a fork. If the fork goes in easily, the yuca is done.
- The Peruvian cheese sauce is a great way to add flavor to the fried yuca. You can also add other toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
- Fried yuca is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course.
Conclusion:
Fried yuca with Peruvian cheese sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The yuca is crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, and the cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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