Fried Yuca with Mojo

<h2 class="subheader">A Caribbean Twist On Homemade Fries</h2> If your family likes homemade fries, try a change of pace with this delicious, fried yuca recipe. A staple of Latin America, yuca is a mild flavored root vegetable, similar to potato, with a hint of sweetness. Crisp and golden brown, fried yuca is a perfect canvas for our tangy mojo sauce, a fresh blend of GOYA® <a title="Extra Virgin Olive Oil" href="https://goya.com/en/products/extra-virgin-olive-oil" data-id="8196">Extra-Virgin Olive Oil</a>, onions, garlic and lemon juice. You can count on GOYA® to make homemade fries the easy way! <a title="Yuca (Frozen)" href="https://goya.com/en/products/yuca-frozen" data-id="8194">Frozen GOYA® Yuca</a> is peeled and chopped – ready to go. It’s delicious with all your favorite meats, poultry and seafood — roasted or grilled.

Total Time

15m

Prep Time:5m

Yields:6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup

GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

onion, thinly sliced

1 tbsp.

GOYA® Minced Garlic

1 tbsp.

GOYA® Lemon Juice

GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper , to taste

1 pkg.
(24 oz.)

Frozen GOYA® Yuca – Cassava , cut into 3" x 1" pieces

GOYA® Vegetable Oil , for frying

Directions

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Step 1

Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds more. Stir in lemon juice, season with Adobo; set aside.

Step 2

Fry yuca according to package instructions. Season fried yuca with Adobo.

Step 3

To serve, transfer fried yuca to platter. Serve with mojo sauce.