- Yield: 6 servings
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
Yuca Root Shoestrings
Tropical chips can be made from many tropical vegetables, from boniatos to green plantains. For starters, try this version made with yuca.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Peel the yuca root and cut into very thin strips, no more than 3/16" thick.
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Place the strips in ice water for 1/2 hour.
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Dry the strips on paper towels.
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Pour the oil to a depth of 2 to 3 inches in a deep-fat fryer, wok, or deep heavy skillet and heat to 350 degrees.
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Fry the shoestrings until golden brown, about 2 minutes, turning with a wire skimmer.
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Remove shoestrings with the skimmer and drain the chips on paper towels.
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Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve at once.
