How to Cook Cassava (Yuca)
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What is cassava or yuca? Find out everything you need to know about it, its health benefits, how to cook it properly, and much more, including its derivative tapioca.
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Ingredients
- 16 oz cassava root peeled, thawed, and cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon salt
- Enough water to coverthe cassava
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Instructions
- Peel the root properly and remove the outer layer. It is best to use a knife instead of a peeler because the outer layer is hard. I prefer to buy it peeled and frozen because most fo the time it doesn't require soaking. In this case, thaw it in the fridge overnight.
- Slice it into small pieces.
- Cover it with enough water and let it soak in the fridge for at least 4 days, replacing the water every day.
- Add salt to enough water in a pot and boil the cassava root over medium-high heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until fork tender. The cooking time will depend on the size of the chunks.
- Wait until the root is tender, and then throw away the water in which you boiled it.
- Remove the woody fiber in the centera dn enjoy with butter if you want.
Notes
- STORAGE:
- Let boiled cassava cool completely and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to one month.
- Let boiled cassava cool completely and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to one month.
- Reheat, covered, in the microwave until hot. You may add a little bit of water to the container to keep it moista nd drain it before eating.
- Reheat, covered, in the microwave until hot. You may add a little bit of water to the container to keep it moista nd drain it before eating.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
181.4kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
43.2g
(14%)
Protein
1.5g
(3%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
1760mg
(73%)
Potassium
307.7mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1.9g
(4%)
Vitamin A
14.7IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
23.4mg
(26%)
Calcium
19.2mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1814 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 181.4kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 43.2g | 14% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 1760mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 307.7mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 14.7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 23.4mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 19.2mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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