Crispy Yucca Hash Recipe

Name: Crispy Yucca Hash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 pounds yucca; Kosher salt; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 cup chopped shishito peppers or green bell peppers (2 to 3 ounces); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 sweet Vidalia onion, sliced; Freshly cracked black pepper; 1/2 cup corn, frozen and thawed or cut from the cob of 1 ear, grilled; 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed; 2 teaspoons paprika

Servings: persons

2 pounds yucca
Kosher salt
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup chopped shishito peppers or green bell peppers (2 to 3 ounces)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 sweet Vidalia onion, sliced
Freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup corn, frozen and thawed or cut from the cob of 1 ear, grilled
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 teaspoons paprika

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Cook's Note: Yucca is a potato-like starchy root vegetable native to South America.
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It can be found in the produce aisle of your local supermarket or online.
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Shishito peppers are a small, sweet Japanese pepper from the bell pepper family.
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They are available at Japanese specialty markets or online.
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Peel the yucca and cut into 1-inch cubes.
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Place in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
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Simmer and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
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Drain and allow to cool.
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Set a large skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat.
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Add the oil and fry the yucca until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes.
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Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and season with salt.
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Add the peppers, garlic and onions to the pan and saute until well caramelized, 7 to 8 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Fold the corn, peas and crispy fried yucca back into the pan and heat through.
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Season with salt, pepper and paprika.
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Toss to combine everything and serve hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds yucca, Kosher salt, 1/2 cup canola oil, 1 cup chopped shishito peppers or green bell peppers (2 to 3 ounces), and more.

Yes, Crispy Yucca Hash falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Yucca Hash

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