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Mandioca Frita

Crisp fried cassava sticks with a creamy, fluffy inside. Better than fries.

Serves 4

Prep 15 min

Cook 35 min

Mandioca Frita
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb cassava (yuca), peeled
  • 1 tablespoon salt, for the water
  • 3 cups oil for frying
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Lime wedges, to serve

Steps

  1. Step 1. Cut the cassava in 3-inch pieces, then into sticks. Remove the woody center core.

  2. Step 2. Boil in the salted water for 15 to 20 minutes until just tender. Drain and dry very well.

  3. Step 3. Heat the oil to 350°F. Fry in batches for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain on a rack.

  4. Step 4. Sprinkle with salt and serve with lime and dipping sauce.

Where this recipe comes from

Yoribang Brazilian recipes by Yoribang. License: Free to use. View the original (opens in a new tab)

Original Yoribang write-ups of Brazilian dishes. Tapioca flour, cassava flour, palm oil (dendê), and passion fruit pulp are sold at Latin or international grocery stores. Brazilian meals often pair rice and beans with a meat, greens, and a farofa.