
Cassava fries are already a step above the ordinary, but tossing them in a sweet-tangy maple and apple cider vinegar glaze takes them somewhere genuinely special. The process starts with a quick parboil to get the yuca tender all the way through, then a long roast in coconut oil with turmeric and ginger builds those golden, lightly crisped edges you want in a good fry. The glaze — maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos simmered down until sticky — gets brushed on right at the end so it caramelizes into a lacquered, glossy finish rather than just soaking in. Every ingredient here is naturally free from peanuts and peanut derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. The flavor hits sweet, savory, and just a little sharp all at once, which makes these wildly snackable straight off the pan. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end keeps things bright and pulls the whole plate together.
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Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the peeled cassava in half crosswise, then quarter each piece lengthwise to remove the fibrous central cord. Cut the flesh into sticks roughly 3/4 inch wide and 3 inches long.
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