
Crispy, golden, and seasoned with a warm blend of turmeric and ginger, these cassava chips deliver serious snack energy without a trace of sesame anywhere in the recipe. Yuca is a naturally dense, starchy root that fries up beautifully in coconut oil, producing chips with a satisfying crunch that rivals anything you'd find in a bag at the store — minus the ingredient label anxiety. Patting the slices completely dry before they hit the oil is the key move here, keeping the fry clean and the texture light rather than greasy. The turmeric gives each chip a gorgeous amber hue and a subtle earthiness, while the ginger adds just enough warmth to make the seasoning feel intentional and complex. Because sesame can sneak into packaged snacks through shared facilities or unexpected seasoning blends, making your own from scratch puts you fully in control of what goes into the bowl. These are fantastic on their own, but they also hold up well alongside dips or as a crunchy side to a bigger spread. A batch keeps at room temperature for up to two days, though they rarely last that long.
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Peel the yuca by cutting off both ends, then slicing through the bark-like skin lengthwise and pulling it away in strips. Halve each piece crosswise, then use a mandoline or a sharp knife to slice the yuca into rounds 1/16 to 1/8 inch thick. Pat the slices thoroughly dry with paper towels — any surface moisture will cause the oil to spatter.
Pour the coconut oil into a large pot or deep skillet to a depth of at least 2 inches. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 350°F (175°C) on a deep-fry thermometer.
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