Crispy Yucca Hash
- 2 pounds yucca
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 cup chopped shishito peppers or green bell peppers (2 to 3 ounces)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 sweet Vidalia onion, sliced
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup corn, frozen and thawed or cut from the cob of 1 ear, grilled
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- Cook's Note: Yucca is a potato-like starchy root vegetable native to South America.
- It can be found in the produce aisle of your local supermarket or online.
- Shishito peppers are a small, sweet Japanese pepper from the bell pepper family.
- They are available at Japanese specialty markets or online.
- Peel the yucca and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Place in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
- Simmer and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and allow to cool.
- Set a large skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the oil and fry the yucca until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and season with salt.
- Add the peppers, garlic and onions to the pan and saute until well caramelized, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Fold the corn, peas and crispy fried yucca back into the pan and heat through.
- Season with salt, pepper and paprika.
- Toss to combine everything and serve hot.
kosher salt, canola oil, peppers, garlic, sweet vidalia onion, freshly cracked black pepper, corn, frozen peas, paprika
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/crispy-yucca-hash-recipe.html (may not work)