Yuca Fritters with Pickled Red Onions Recipe

Name: Yuca Fritters with Pickled Red Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: I pound fresh yuca, peeled and diced into large pieces; 1/2 cup scallion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dry Mexican oregano

Servings: persons

1
Over medium heat boil yuca in salted water until tender, approximately 20 minutes.
2
Make sure not to overcook.
3
Drain yuca and remove the stringy center portion.
4
In a small skillet cook scallions and garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil until fragrant, approximately 3 minutes; then set aside to cool.
5
In a food processor place eggs, parsley, baking powder and sauteed scallion and garlic mixture.
6
Puree until smooth then season to taste with salt and pepper.
7
Allow it to cool then add the yuca and puree all together.
8
In a small skillet heat 2 tablespoons oil and saute red onion, vinegar and oregano for 5 minutes until soft.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside to cool.
10
Bring the yuca mixture to room temperature.
11
In a heavy bottom skillet heat 2 to 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees.
12
Shape batter in an ice cream scooper and fry the fritter until golden.
13
Place fritters on towel.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
Arrange fritters on a serving platter and top each fritter with a little pickled red onion on top.

191

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: I pound fresh yuca, peeled and diced into large pieces, 1/2 cup scallion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, finely minced, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Yuca Fritters with Pickled Red Onions 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.

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Yuca Fritters with Pickled Red Onions

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Variations & substitutions

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