Fried Cassava (Yuccas) With Peruvian Huancaina Sauce Recipe

Name: Fried Cassava (Yuccas) With Peruvian Huancaina Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -2 cassava; vegetable oil; salt; 7 fresh yellow chiles, seeded and devained; 300 g fresh farmer cheese (ricotta or feta); vegetable oil; 2/3 cup milk; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1 -2 cassava
vegetable oil
salt
7 fresh yellow chiles, seeded and devained
300 g fresh farmer cheese (ricotta or feta)
vegetable oil
2/3 cup milk
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
salt
pepper

1
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.
2
Cut cassava in 1/2 x 2 inches (1.5 x5 cm).
3
Heat oil in a skillet and fry cassava until golden. Season. Drain fat in paper towel.
4
cassava sticks may be freezed until ready to use. Remove from freezer and place immediately in hot oil until golden and crispy.
5
Serve with Huancaina Sauce as an appetizer.
6
Huancaina Sauce:.
7
Place chili in a blender. Pour milk and blend.
8
Saute onion with garlic in oil until cooked.
9
Add this mixture to blender together with the cheese.
10
While blending add oil until a creamy sauce is obtained.

370

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -2 cassava, vegetable oil, salt, 7 fresh yellow chiles, seeded and devained, and more.

Yes, Fried Cassava (Yuccas) With Peruvian Huancaina Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Cassava (Yuccas) With Peruvian Huancaina Sauce

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