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Yuca is used as a starchy side dish, in soups, fries, fritters, and can be mashed or boiled like potatoes.

Yes, yuca and cassava are two names for the same root vegetable.

Keep raw, unpeeled yuca in a cool, dry place and use within a week, or refrigerate peeled yuca in water for 1–2 days.

Yuca can be boiled, fried, mashed, baked, or used in dishes like yuca fries, yuca con mojo, and cassava cake.

Yes, once cooked, remove the fibrous core in the center before serving.

Boil peeled yuca pieces until tender, let cool, then cut into sticks and deep-fry until golden and crispy.

Reheat boiled or mashed yuca in the microwave or on the stovetop; fried yuca can be reheated in the oven for crispiness.

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Peel the tough outer skin and remove the pinkish layer underneath, then cut the yuca into pieces and boil until tender.

Boiling yuca usually takes 20–30 minutes, or until it is fork-tender.

Yes, you can freeze peeled and cut yuca by blanching it first, then storing it in airtight bags.

Frozen yuca has a similar taste and texture to fresh yuca, but fresh yuca may be a bit starchier and flavorful.

Yuca is done when it is tender all the way through and can easily be pierced with a fork.

Store cooked yuca in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Yes, yuca can be substituted for potatoes in many recipes, keeping in mind its slightly denser texture.