# Crispy Yuca Frita and Garlic Cilantro Sauce

Crispy Yuca Frita is a delicious Cuban side dish served with a garlic cilantro dipping sauce.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lbs frozen or fresh yuca
- neutral oil
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 lime
- salt
- pepper

## Instructions

1. Boil yuca in salted water for about 20 minutes or until fork tender.
2. Drain, pat dry, and let the yuca cool down.
3. While yuca cools, prepare the dipping sauce by mixing sour cream, garlic, cilantro, lime, and salt in a food processor.
4. Once yuca is cooled, remove the vein.
5. Slice the yuca into thick steak-fry like shapes.
6. Place yuca directly into hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
7. Sprinkle with salt and serve with the garlic cilantro sauce and a lime wedge.

## Equipment

- pot
- food processor
- knife
- cutting board
- frying pan
- slotted spoon
- plate
- bowl
- cooling rack

## Tips

- You can also use leftover Yuca con Mojo for extra flavorful yuca.
- Work in batches and avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper browning.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Dk1wsU/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d503e664-2603-4a59-a2c5-73f5a14f1af3
- Extracted: 2025-11-01

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