Yuca Fries with Mojo Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 lb Yuca
• 3 cups Vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 6 cloves Garlic
• 0.25 cup Lime juice
• 0.25 cup Orange juice
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 0.5 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. 1Peel yuca and cut into 3-inch long fries.
2. 2Boil yuca fries in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
3. 3Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
4. 4Fry yuca fries in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
5. 5While yuca fries are frying, prepare the mojo sauce: Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6. 6Stir in lime juice, orange juice, oregano, cumin, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. 7Serve yuca fries hot with mojo sauce.

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