Best Yuca Recipe - How to Cook Cassava Root

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile and is often less expensive.

Peel the yuca and cut it into chunks.

Place the yuca in a large pot and cover with water.

Add salt to the water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat and simmer the yuca until tender, about 20-30 minutes.

Drain the yuca and set aside.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped garlic and sliced onion to the skillet.

Sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add cumin and black pepper, stirring to combine.

Return the yuca to the skillet and toss gently to coat.

Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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