Recipe: Fried Yucca with Cilantro Mayo Dipping Sauce (generic recipe from Pollo Tropical's chef)

FRIED YUCA - MENU DESCRIPTION
Source: Pollo tropical

Cassava, or yuca (pronounced "you-kah") for short, is like a potato with a tropical kick. Enjoy it fried and dipped into the famous Pollo Tropical Mojo (garlic) or Cilantro Garlic Sauce.

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FRIED YUCCA WITH CILANTRO MAYO DIPPING SAUCE

"Pollo Tropical's executive chef gave us this generic recipe."

INGREDIENTS FOR FRIES:
3 yuccas, peeled and cut into 1-inch wide sticks
Soy based vegetable oil for frying, enough to cover cut yucca in a deep skillet

DIPPING SAUCE INGREDIENTS:
Handful fresh cilantro, cut
3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
4 ounces mayonnaise

PREPARATION OF FRIES:
Heat oil to 345-365 degrees F in a deep skillet. Add yuca sticks in batches to the oil and fry until golden brown and soft. Until soft and golden in color.

DIPPING SAUCE PREPARATION:
In a medium bowl mix mayonnaise, cilantro and garlic. Add salt and pepper and other spices if desired and mix thoroughly.

Serve with hot, fried yucca sticks.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Marconews.com, 6/8/2010, The Dish: Pollo Tropical has a new dining concept