Anti Inflammatory Ginger-Lime Cassava Fries
Crispy, golden, and loaded with bold flavor, these oven-baked cassava fries are the kind of snack that makes you forget you were ever trying to eat well. Fresh cassava gets parboiled until just tender, then tossed in a punchy mix of coconut oil, grated ginger, turmeric, and lime zest before hitting a hot oven — the result is fries with lightly crisped edges and a satisfying, slightly chewy center. Turmeric and fresh ginger are both celebrated for their natural anti-inflammatory compounds, and here they do double duty as the flavor backbone of the whole dish. Coconut oil replaces the seed oils you'd find in most restaurant or frozen fry situations, keeping every ingredient intentional and clean. The lime juice and zest brighten everything up so the fries taste fresh and vibrant rather than heavy. A scatter of cilantro and a few lime wedges at the end are optional, but they really do push this over the top. Serve them straight from the oven while the edges are still crackling — they go fast.
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4 servings
- 2 lb fresh cassava (yuca), peeled and cut into 3-inch x ½-inch sticks
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp lime zest (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cassava sticks and cook for 8–10 minutes, until just tender when pierced with a fork but not falling apart. Drain well and spread on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to dry for 5 minutes — excess moisture prevents crisping.
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