Mandioca Fries With Chimichurri
Mandioca Fries with Chimichurri is a popular dish in Paraguayan cuisine, featuring crispy and flavorful cassava fries served with a zesty chimichurri sauce. This recipe is perfect as a side dish or a delicious snack.
Ingredients
- 2 large mandiocas (cassava), peeled and cut into fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the mandioca fries with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and salt to taste.
- Spread the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- While the fries are baking, prepare the chimichurri sauce by combining the parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve the mandioca fries hot with the chimichurri sauce for dipping.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Baking sheet Large bowl
Tools
Knife Cutting board Baking sheet
Serving suggestions
Serve the mandioca fries with chimichurri as a side dish with grilled meats or as an appetizer for a Paraguayan-inspired meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, sprinkle the mandioca fries with a pinch of smoked paprika before baking.
Cost
$5