Xanthan Gum Free Ginger-Lime Cassava Fries
Crispy, golden, and loaded with bright tropical flavor, these baked cassava fries are the kind of snack that disappears fast. Fresh yuca gets a quick parboil before hitting the oven, which is the key to getting that tender interior and lightly crisped exterior without any binding agents or additives. The coating is a punchy mix of coconut oil, freshly grated ginger, lime zest, lime juice, and turmeric — nothing processed, nothing hidden, just real ingredients that happen to taste incredible together. Many packaged fries and seasoning blends sneak in thickeners or stabilizers, so making these from scratch puts you fully in control of what goes on the plate. The turmeric gives the fries a gorgeous golden hue, while the ginger and lime keep every bite feeling fresh and lively. A scatter of cilantro and a few lime wedges at the end pull the whole thing together into something that looks as good as it tastes. Serve them straight from the oven while they're at their crispiest — they won't last long.
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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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