Ingredients
- 1 cup yucca couscous
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 gallon oil
- 1 cup peanuts
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup scallion greens
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
Preparation
Baking Directions:
Steam yucca couscous over water in double boiler for 10 minutes or until fluffy.
Remove and let cool.
When cold, fry yucca couscous in a 365°F fryer for 3 minutes or until crispy.
Remove from fryer, transfer onto a paper towel and let dry for 5 minutes.
When dry, transfer yucca couscous to a large bowl, fold in peanuts, pepper, corn, scallions, parsley, and basil.
In a different bowl, mix oil and vinegar very well and pour over yucca-couscous mixture.
Season with salt and pepper.
Mix well and serve.