Yuca Arrebosada Sauteed Yuca
- 2 1/2 pounds yuca, peeled(see Note)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- I tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
- Juice of I/2 lime
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Place the yuca in a large saucepan and cover with cold water.
- Bring up to a boil, then reduce the heat so that the water is simmering and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Check individual pieces for doneness, some pieces may cook faster than others.
- Drain in a colander and, when cool enough to handle, cut into quarters lengthwise and remove and discard the fibrous cores.
- In a very large skillet, combine the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the yuca pieces and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt.
- Cook the pieces on one side for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown.
- Turn the yuca pieces over with tongs and sprinkle with the remaining teaspoon salt.
- Cook for 10 to 15 minutes more, until the pieces are deep golden brown on all sides.
- With a slotted spoon, transfer to a large heated platter.
- Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and the lime juice and serve, accompanied by wedges of lime.
- Note: Yuca, which is also called cassava, is available fresh and frozen in Hispanic markets.
- Check that there are no hairline cracks in the bark-like brown skin when purchasing fresh yuca.
- Yuca should be kept in a cool place outside the refrigerator.
- If you use some of it, peel the rest and store in the refrigerator in water to cover for I day, or freeze, well wrapped, for up to 3 months.
- To peel, first scrub and then cut it in half crosswise.
- Quarter each section lengthwise, then peel away the outside skin with a sharp knife.
- Rinse before cooking.
unsalted butter, i, salt, flatleaf parsley, lime, lime wedges
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/yuca-arrebosada-sauteed-yuca-recipe.html (may not work)