Yucca Fries with Banana Ketchup

• 2 large ripe bananas, peeled and chopped
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 whole pickled jalapenos, stems discarded, plus 2 tablespoon pickling liquid from the jar
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup lightly packed Thai basil
• Salt
• Pepper
• 3 pounds yucca (about 4 yucca)
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Salt
• Lime wedges, for serving

1. Make the Ketchup In a medium saucepan, combine the bananas with the vegetable stock, onion, water, pickled jalapeno, garlic and ginger and bring to a boil.
2. Simmer over moderate heat, stirring, until the bananas and onion are very tender, 15 minutes.
3. Transfer to a blender and let cool slightly.
4. Add the ketchup, basil and the jalapeno pickling liquid and puree until smooth.
5. Scrape the banana ketchup into a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
6. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, Make the Fries Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
8. Peel the yucca and cut into 3-inch lengths.
9. Cut the lengths into 1/2-inch-thick wedges.
10. Cook the yucca in the boiling water until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
11. Drain well and spread on a baking sheet to cool and dry; discard any stringy pieces of yucca.
12. Meanwhile, Make the Fries In a large saucepan, heat 1 1/2 inches of oil to 360.
13. Set a rack over a baking sheet.
14. Working in batches, fry the yucca, stirring gently to separate the wedges, until golden brown and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
15. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the wedges to the rack and season generously with salt.
16. Serve right away with the banana ketchup and lime wedges.

bananas, vegetable stock, onion, water, pickled jalapenos, garlic, fresh ginger, ketchup, lightly packed thai basil, salt, pepper, vegetable oil, salt, lime wedges

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/yucca-fries-with-banana-ketchup (may not work)