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Yuca Chips with Chipotle Mayonnaise

This vibrant vegetarian starter offers a delightful twist on classic chips, using starchy yuca root to achieve a superior crunch and fluffy interior. Common in Latin American cuisine, yuca—also known as cassava—has a subtle, nutty flavour that pairs beautifully with bold seasonings. When deep-fried until golden, these chips become the ultimate vessel for a zesty, smoky dipping sauce, making them a sophisticated alternative to standard potato wedges.

Perfect as a snack for sharing or a unique side dish for a weekend dinner, these yuca chips with chipotle mayonnaise are surprisingly simple to prepare. Using either fresh or frozen yuca, the process involves a quick boil followed by a flash fry to ensure a perfect texture. The creamy dip, spiked with lime juice and chipotle chillies, provides a refreshing heat that cuts through the richness of the fried chips.

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Ingredients for Yuca Chips with Chipotle Mayonnaise

  • 900g fresh yuca, cut crosswise into 2 1/2-inch sections, then peeled with a knife and cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch-thick chips, or 675g frozen yuca pieces (not thawed)

  • About 1450ml vegetable oil

  • 120ml mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • 2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chillies in adobo, or sauce from can

  • a deep-fat thermometer

How to make Yuca Chips with Chipotle Mayonnaise

Cook fresh or frozen yuca with 1 tablespoon oil in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until tender when pierced with a knife and almost translucent, 8 to 12 minutes for fresh or 10 to 15 for frozen. Transfer with a slotted spoon to several layers of paper towels to drain and let stand 5 minutes. If using frozen yuca, cut pieces into 1/3-inch-thick chips, discarding any fibrous core.

Preheat oven to 93°C.

Heat about 1 1/2 inches oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until it registers 182°C on thermometer.

Meanwhile, stir together mayonnaise, lime juice, and minced chipotles (or sauce) in a small bowl.

Working in 3 batches, fry yuca, turning, until golden, 5 to 7 minutes per batch, then transfer to paper towels to drain briefly and season with salt. (Return oil to 182°C between batches.) Arrange chips in 1 layer in a shallow baking pan and keep warm in oven while frying remaining batches. Serve with chipotle mayonnaise.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 17 Enero 2026 | Publicado originalmente

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