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Yucca Fries with Mojo Mayonnaise

Sorry, kids, I’m currently flying and still haven’t told you where exactly it is I’m headed. So, drum roll pleaseโ€ฆI’m off to Cuba.ย In case you can’t tell,ย I’m beyond excited. Friends have described it to me like a 50s fossil โ€“ a culture frozen in time with amazing cars, great hospitality, and the best rum ever, but with really horribly crappy internet.ย For the occasion, I say we makeย some of our favorite Cuban food like these Yucca Fries with Mojo Mayonnaise. And, while we’re at it a fabulous Mojito. Sound good?

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Who doesn’t like fries? And now what if I told you these are healthier? And that the mayo is made out of mojo. Mojo is a classic Cuban sauce made out of jalapeรฑo, cilantro, and honey; what’s not to like? Trust us, you’ll want to repeat this recipe more than once.

Recipe Ingredients

These are the ingredients that you’ll need to make this recipe:

For The Yucca:

  • yucca root
  • low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • garlic cloves
  • Kosher salt
  • canola, grapeseed, or peanut oil

For The Mojo Mayonnaise:ย 

  • good-quality mayonnaise
  • fresh cilantro leaves and stems
  • freshly squeezed lime juice
  • jalapeรฑo chileย 
  • honey

How To Make This Recipe

These are the instructions that you’ll have to follow to make this recipe:

  • Cook The Yucca: Peel yucca, split in half crosswise, and cut into thick batons. Immediately place in a pot and cover with broth and water then add garlic and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer, and cook until tender and yucca is starting to fray. Drain well and pat dry.
  • Make The Mojo Mayonnaise: While yucca is cooking, combine mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeรฑo, and honey in a mini food processor and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt if necessary. Set aside.
  • Fry The Yucca: Once yucca is drained, heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot, Dutch oven, or large wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil has reached to 350ยฐF , adjust heat to maintain temperature. Add one-quarter of the yucca and cook, agitating and flipping every minute, until golden brown and crisp.
    Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and season with salt. Repeat with remaining yucca then serve with mayonnaise and a few lime wedges.

There you have it! Now goย stock up on all your cooking essentials then head into the kitchen, make this, and share it with us by tagging @saltandwindย andย #swsocietyย on social!

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Yucca Fries with Mojo Mayonnaise Recipe

Yucca Fries with Mojo Mayonnaise Recipe

For my first trip to Cuba, I threw a mini send-off party with all the classics: Mojitos, mojo, and yucca. As in classic Yucca Fries with a super simple Mojo Mayonnaise, like this recipe.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 743 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Yucca:ย 

  • 2 large yucca root
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 4 medium garlic cloves
  • Kosher salt
  • 6 cups canola, grapeseed, or peanut oil

For The Mojo Mayonnaise:ย 

  • 1 cup good-quality mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice plus extra lime wedges for garnish
  • 1 medium jalapeรฑo chile ends trimmed and seeded
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions
 

  • Cook The Yucca:ย Peel yucca, split in half crosswise, and cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick batons. Immediately place in a pot and cover with broth and water then add garlic and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer, and cook until tender and yucca is starting to fray, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well and pat dry.
  • Make The Mojo Mayonnaise:ย While yucca is cooking, combine mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeรฑo, and honey in a mini food processor and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt if necessary. Set aside.
  • Fry The Yucca:ย Once yucca is drained, heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot, Dutch oven, or large wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil has reached to 350ยฐF , adjust heat to maintain temperature. Add one-quarter of the yucca and cook, agitating and flipping every minute, until golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes total.
    Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and season with salt. Repeat with remaining yucca then serve with mayonnaise and a few lime wedges.

PERSONAL NOTES

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 743kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 5gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 25gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 386mgPotassium: 605mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bar appetizer, bar food, easy appetizer, sport bar food, yucca fries
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