Yuca Frita con Chicharron or Deep-Fried Cassava with Pork Chunks

Fried portions of Yuca root or cassava are served with crispy pork meat chunks in Yuca with chicharron. The traditional toppings are cabbage and tomato sauce. Chicharrones are deep-fried pig belly chunks or pork rinds.

Yuca Frita is a tasty root vegetable that is comparable to cassava. It's a starchy root with a texture and flavor similar to that of a potato.

The preparation is more time-consuming; first, steam it, then deep-fry it till golden brown.

The Yuca Frita with Chicharron is the same all around El Salvador; the only difference is what they're served with, such as the sort of cabbage and sauce.