Fried Yuca

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated January/February 2020, America's Test Kitchen TV

Fried yuca turns super-crisp on the outside and satisfyingly dense within.

SERVES 4 to 6 as a side dish

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Yuca, also known as manioc or cassava, is the starchy root of a woody shrub native to South America and a staple food in many regions of the world. When boiled and then fried, fried yuca has a dense, satisfying texture within and a crisp sh...

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