Fried Yucca With Feta Cheese Sauce

This dish features tender, boiled yucca root slices pan-fried until golden and crisp. They are paired with a rich, emulsified sauce made from feta cheese, egg yolks, and a hint of heat from finely chopped chiles. The sauce is smooth and tangy, complementing the starchy sweetness of the yucca perfectly. Its a delightful combination of textures and flavors, ideal as a sophisticated appetizer or a unique side dish.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying

Cuisine: Greek

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 263.9

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This dish features tender, boiled yucca root slices pan-fried until golden and crisp. They are paired with a rich, emulsified sauce made from feta cheese, egg yolks, and a hint of heat from finely chopped chiles. The sauce is smooth and tangy, complementing the starchy sweetness of the yucca perfectly. Its a delightful combination of textures and flavors, ideal as a sophisticated appetizer or a unique side dish.

Ingredients

4 pieces Yucca root
1/2 cup Vegetable oil (for frying)
1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
2 large Egg yolks
2 tablespoons Finely chopped hot chile
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
1/2 cup Evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon Lemon juice
1/4 cup Chopped onion
1/4 cup Vegetable oil (for sauce)

Directions

1
Peel the yucca root down to the white flesh.
2
Place the peeled yucca in boiling water and boil for 20 minutes until tender.
3
Remove the yucca from the water and let it cool completely.
4
While the yucca cools, prepare the sauce by mashing the feta cheese and egg yolks together with a fork.
5
Mix the chopped chile pepper and salt into the feta mixture using beaters.
6
Pour in the vegetable oil for the sauce a little at a time while beating continuously to emulsify.
7
Add the evaporated milk and lemon juice and beat well until smooth.
8
Rinse the chopped onion in the boiling water used for the yucca until tender, then drain and mix into the sauce.
9
Once cooled, cut the yucca into slices, ensuring you remove the tough center fibers.
10
Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
11
Pan-fry the yucca slices until golden brown and crisp.
12
Serve the fried yucca with the feta sauce for dipping, or pour the sauce over the yucca as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 263.9kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.9g26%
Saturated Fat 2.8g14%
Cholesterol 3.2mg2%
Sodium 650mg28%
Total Carbohydrate 15.1g6%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 6.1g
Protein 5.8g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The onion can be rinsed in the boiling water from the yucca to soften it before adding to the sauce.

This dish can be served as an appetizer with the sauce for dipping, or as a side dish with the sauce poured over the fried yucca.

Ensure the tough center fibers of the yucca are removed for a better texture.

Keywords: yucca, feta, fried, sauce, appetizer, greek, chile, creamy, crispy, root vegetable, dip, side dish, savory, tangy, onion, lemon

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