Oral Allergy Syndrome Friendly Ginger-Lime Cassava Fries
Crispy, golden, and loaded with bright citrus-ginger flavor, these oven-baked cassava fries are the kind of snack that disappears fast. Cassava is a naturally starchy root that crisps up beautifully when parboiled first and then roasted at high heat — a two-step process that makes all the difference in texture. The coating of coconut oil, fresh ginger, lime zest, and turmeric gives every fry a punchy, aromatic kick without relying on any of the raw fruits, vegetables, or tree pollens that commonly trigger oral allergy reactions. For anyone who has had to skip fresh fruit salsas or raw veggie dips at parties, this is the kind of bold, satisfying flavor hit that fills that gap completely. Everything here is cooked through, so you get all the brightness of ginger and lime without the proteins that cause that familiar tingling or itching. Serve them straight from the oven with extra lime wedges and a scatter of cilantro if you tolerate it, and watch them vanish before they even have a chance to cool down.
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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)Can be omitted
fresh cilantro
- 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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