YUCCA FRIES WITH MOJO MAYO

Yucca Fries with Mojo Mayo image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 yucca, peeled and cut into wedges, 1/4-inch wide by 3 inches long
4 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, smashed
6 cups vegetable oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
2 cloves roasted garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon agave nectar
1/4 teaspoon Sriracha (an Asian chili sauce)

Steps:

1. Combine the yucca, chicken stock, vinegar, smashed garlic, and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain and let dry on a baking sheet.
2. Combine the mayonnaise, 1/4 cup cilantro, roasted garlic, lime juice, agave, and Sriracha in a small bowl.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot to 350 degrees F. In batches, fry the yucca for about 3 minutes, turning after each minute, until the fries are lightly golden. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and garnish with cilantro while warm.
Serve with the mojo mayo sauce.