DID YOU
KNOW?
Tapioca flour
and pearls are
made from
dried yuca
powder.
Baked Yuca Fries
45 minutes l Makes 5 cups
For optimum crispiness, serve
these fries right away. They’re great
on their own or with ketchup.
½ tsp. baking soda
2 lb. yuca, peeled and cut
into ½ -inch-thick fries
(6 cups)
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. sea salt
Freshly ground black
pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh
parsley
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line
a baking sheet with parchment
paper.
- In a pot combine baking
soda and 10 cups water; bring
to boiling. Add yuca and cook,
uncovered, about 10 minutes or
until yuca is tender; drain.
- In a large bowl whisk together
lemon juice, garlic powder, salt,
and pepper. Add yuca, tossing
gently to coat. Spread yuca in a
single layer on the prepared baking
sheet. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or
until fries start to brown. Sprinkle
with parsley.
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