Yuca root is the unsung hero of the vegetable world. The root veggie is known by multiple names including cassava, manioc and yuca – not to be confused with yucca, the native perennial shrub with ...

"Cassava flour is the dehydrated and ground form of the cassava tuber vegetable, commonly known as yucca root," says Divya Alter, chef, author, and founder of Divya's Kitchen. "Tapioca starch is ...

You might not be familiar with yuca, but if you've ever wondered where tapioca comes from, look no further than this delicious tuber! Yuca, also known as cassava root, is a vegetable similar in size ...

When you think of Brazilian food, grilled meats usually come to mind. Brazilian people also love a nutty-flavored starchy root vegetable called cassava. Native to South America, cassava is a high ...

QUIVICÁN, Cuba — When Julio César Núñez was a child, he helped his grandmother make casabe from scratch, using artisanal tools — and an ancient cooking method — to turn grated yuca root into a thin, ...

Cassava root is a staple in African and Latin-American cooking that’s gaining traction in the States. Try these yuca recipes. Out of nowhere, Americans have found cassava. Also called yuca, cassava is ...

There’s definitely a wrong way to eat cassava—here’s how to avoid making that mistake and reap all the delicious, healthy benefits of this root veggie. If you’ve ever eaten tapioca pudding, boba, or ...

Cassava (also called yuca, Brazilian arrowroot and manioc) is a starchy root vegetable that’s grown globally. It’s a versatile ingredient that can be found in a wide variety of dishes, and on top of ...

Raw cassava contains cyanide, which is toxic to ingest, so it is vital to prepare it correctly. Also, there are two types of cassava: sweet and bitter. Bitter cassava is hardier but has a much higher ...