Yuca Frita con Curtido

Name: Yuca Frita con Curtido
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salvadoran
Ingredients: 3 lbs cassava root, peeled and cut into 3-inch batons; 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1 tsp salt; 4 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded; 1 carrot, thinly shredded; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 1/2 onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp salt (for curtido)

Crispy fried cassava root served with tangy pickled cabbage slaw. A beloved street food and appetizer with a satisfying contrast of textures.

40 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

SalvadoranAppetizerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

3 lbs cassava root, peeled and cut into 3-inch batons
4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1 tsp salt
4 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
1 carrot, thinly shredded
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt (for curtido)

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add 3 lbs peeled and cut into 3-inch batons cassava root and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
2

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a deep skillet to 375°F. Working in batches, fry cassava for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Transfer to paper towels and season with 1 tsp salt.
3

While the cassava cooks, prepare the curtido. Combine 4 cups thinly shredded green cabbage, 1 thinly shredded carrot, and 1/2 thinly sliced onion in a bowl.
4

In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup white vinegar with 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp cumin, and 1/2 tsp salt (for curtido) until warm. Pour over the cabbage mixture and stir well.
5

Let curtido sit for 5 minutes to soften slightly. Serve warm fried cassava alongside the cool, tangy curtido.

Questions

How long does Yuca Frita con Curtido keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Yuca Frita con Curtido?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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