Get excited for this sizzling fusion dish: Fried Yuca and Kielbasa! Golden-brown strips of yuca, fried to crispy perfection, paired with juicy slices of savory kielbasa sausage. It’s a match made in culinary heaven!
This recipe combines the irresistible crunch of fried yuca with the hearty flavors of kielbasa sausage, creating a dish that’s both comforting and exciting. The yuca, with its creamy interior and crispy exterior, provides the perfect canvas for soaking up all the delicious juices from the kielbasa.
For more yuca recipes be sure to check out my Yuca Frita or Fried Yuca recipe that’s gluten-free and baked to perfection!
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Two simple ingredients; yuca and sausage come together for a simple and flavorful dish. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal when you don’t have loads of time to pull out tons of pots and pans.
Often times we serve this yuca frith con kielbasa as an appetizer. It’s absolutely perfect paired my Brazilian Lemonade, trust me on this!
If you’ve never cooked with yuca before, it is a starchy tubular root that is similar to potatoes yet lower in carbohydrates. Yuca must be cooked before you eat it. The most popular way of cooking this naturally gluten-free root called yuca is boiling.
Why You’ll Love This Kielbasa Recipe
Fast: It doesn’t get any quicker than this. You can have this sausage and yuca dish on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Versatile: Change up the kielbasa for any type of sausage, chorizo, linguica or use a different meat altogether, add some spice and make it yours.
Great texture: Soft and crispy yuca paired with chewy sausage makes for a great combination of textures.
Change of pace: If you always eat rice and sausage or potatoes and sausage this recipe makes for a nice change of pace.
How To Peel Yuca
There are two ways to peel yuca, here they are;
Option 1: Slide a very sharp knife underneath the bark so that it lifts slightly. Then continue to lift and slice the bark off around the yuca until no more bark remains.
Option 2: Place yuca round on a cutting board. Then slice the yuca from top to bottom much like you would slice a pineapple (see pictures above)
note
This recipe for fried yuca and kielbasa calls for yuca that is already cooked. You can refer to this boiled yuca recipe for more details.
Ingredients
- Cooked/ boiled yuca: Follow this recipe for boiled yuca.
- Kielbasa: This recipe uses beef kielbasa but any type of sausage will work.
- Butter: Use salted or unsalted butter for sauteeing.
- Onion: A sliced onion, any type will work.
- Parmesan cheese: Use freshly grated parmesan for the best taste.
How To Make Yuca and Kielbasa
Step 1: Slice the kielbasa and set it aside.
Step 2: Sauté the onion in melted butter in a cast iron skillet and then add the cooked yucca and sauté until golden brown. Transfer the mixture to a plate.
Step 3: Add the kielbasa and fry on both sides, return the yuca to the skillet and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Step 4: Broil for 3 minutes on high, until the cheese has melted and yuca has golden edges. Serve with fresh herbs and more parmesan cheese.
Tips and Variations
Change up the kielbasa: Use any type of kielbasa; linquica, chorizo, Italian sausage or even chunks of chicken or chunks of beef.
Swap the cheese: Parmesan adds both a cheesy and salty flavor but you can use asiago, Gran Padano or Romano.
Toss in some bacon: Salty bacon always adds tons of flavor.
Change up the herbs: Instead of parsley garnish with fresh rosemary, basil or oregano.
Cut the sausage consistently: To ensure even cooking of the sausage, try to cut the pieces the same size.
FAQs
Yes, you should have the yuca already boiled. See the link above for instructions on how to prepare the yuca.
Yes, absolutely. If you have cooked yuca on hand you can most definitely use it in this recipe.
Yes, if you don’t eat cheese you can omit it. If you prefer to use a non-dairy parmesan you can use that if you don’t tolerate dairy.
If you can’t find yuca at your local grocery store you may have to make a trip to a specialty grocery store or a South American market.
Yuca is naturally gluten-free but it is best to read the ingredient list on the sausage you buy to make sure it is gluten-free.
Yes, frozen yuca works well in this recipe. Thaw before adding to the skillet.
Make ahead and storage
Make ahead: This sausage recipe is perfect to make ahead as it will keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Storage: Allow sausage and yuca to come to room temperature and then store in an airtight container in the fridge or the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat over the stove or in the microwave.
Note: raw yuca can be frozen for up to 6 months.
RECIPE TIP
Keep a stash of frozen yuca in the freezer so you can easily whip up this recipe and save time on peeling.
Looking for more sausage recipes?
- Black Beans and Smoked Kielbasa
- Fried Cabbage With Sausage
- Sausage Butternut Squash Skillet
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers
Fried Yuca and Kielbasa (Yuca Frita)
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked/ boiled yuca
- 12 oz beef kielbasa
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1/2 onion sliced
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Slice the kielbasa on an angle. Set aside
- Melt butter in a cast iron skillet. Add in onion slices and cooked/ boiled yucca. Sauté until golden brown (about 10 minutes). Transfer to a plate
- Toss in kielbasa and fry on both sides until heated through (about 3-4 minutes each side).
- Return yuca to the skillet. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Broil for 3 minutes on high, until cheese has melted and yuca has golden edges.
- Serve with fresh herbs and more parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Uma verdadeira delícia, além de super saudável, sem glúten, yuka e bom demais!
Exatamente!!
Combinacao perfeira!
Delicious 😋