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.
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Sphelele Mbalenhle
[email protected]This dish was okay. The yucca fries were crispy, but the huancaina sauce was too bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Philip Kirk
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The yucca fries were soggy and the huancaina sauce was too spicy. I don't think I'll be trying this recipe again.
samsuddin ansari
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The yucca fries were crispy, but they lacked flavor. The huancaina sauce was also a bit bland. I think I'll try adding some more spices next time.
MD jummon Ahmed
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of yucca, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The yucca fries were crispy and flavorful, and the huancaina sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!
Dominic Danu
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The yucca fries were crispy and delicious, and the huancaina sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again!
Yhaye Hasan
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The yucca fries were crispy and flavorful, and the huancaina sauce was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again!
Kristina Jensen
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my party! The yucca fries were a unique and delicious appetizer, and the huancaina sauce was a perfect dipping sauce. I will definitely be making this again!
8029211 Khan
[email protected]I love yucca fries, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The fries were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again!
Selene Barnard
[email protected]This was a really easy recipe to follow, and the results were amazing. The yucca fries were crispy and golden brown, and the huancaina sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Baba Tosky
[email protected]I've never had yucca before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The fries were so crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again!
Eduardo Palacio
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The yucca fries were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the huancaina sauce was the perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and tangy. I will definitely be making this again!