Yuca is the root of the cassava plant and starts out looking like the above. It's a tuber (just like the sweet potato) and has a really addictively good flavor when done right. It's really popular with our friends in South America, Africa, Central America and the Carribbean. And man, do they know what they're talking about. James made this for us last night and we went crazy for it.- 1 yuca root
- non-stick cooking spray
Peel the yuca with any regular vegetable peeler.
Slice the peeled yuca into 1/2-inch discs.
Put the yuca slices in already boiling water and par boil them for exactly 5 minutes. Then strain and let them cool completely.
When the yuca has cooled enough that you can pick it up and hold it in your hand, stack them in a glass pyrex type baking dish that has been coated with non-stick cooking spray.
Bake at 375 for 30 minutes and you should have lovely lovely baked yuca. Very similar to the potato but much more flavorful.
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