Fried Cassava Sticks with Spicy Garlic Aioli

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Golden fried cassava sticks served with a creamy, spicy garlic aioli, a popular Brazilian street food snack perfect for sharing. This Brazilian-inspired street-food recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs cassava (yuca) root, vegetable oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 330 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 330 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel 2 lbs cassava root and cut into 1/2-inch thick sticks. Place in a large pot of water and boil over medium-high heat for 15 minutes until just tender but not falling apart, then drain thoroughly.
  2. Step 2: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F. Carefully add the cassava sticks in batches and fry for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy on the outside, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle 1 tsp salt evenly over the hot sticks.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp hot sauce, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix well to create a spicy garlic aioli.
  4. Step 4: Serve the hot cassava sticks alongside the aioli for dipping, enjoying immediately while crispy.

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