Best Yuca Frita

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs frozen yuca
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
    Seasonings:
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp ground salt
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp dried parsley
    Cilantro Garlic Sauce:
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions:
  1. Blend the ingredients for the cilantro garlic sauce until smooth. Scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula a couple of times while blending. Transfer sauce to a small bowl and refrigerate.
  2. Add water and salt to the base of the Instant Pot. Place a silicone steamer basket inside the pot and add frozen yuca to the basket. Cover, SEAL and cook on MANUAL for 25 minutes with KEEP WARM turned off. 
  3. When timer goes off, allow up to 30 minutes for NATURAL RELEASE. Carefully strain yuca and spread it out on a large platter to cool completely, or place it in the fridge.
  4. Cut the yuca into 1 inch wedges, discarding any stringy cores. Coat yuca wedges with seasonings.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Cook the yuca for about 15 minutes, until golden brown on all sides. Season with salt. Serve with the cilantro garlic sauce.
Sources:
https://eatbeautiful.net/cassava-fries-instant-pot/

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