Rice Free Maple & Apple Cider Vinegar Cassava Fries

Crispy on the outside, tender within, and finished with a sticky-sweet glaze that hits every note — these cassava fries are genuinely hard to stop eating. Cassava (also called yuca) is a naturally grain-free root vegetable that crisps up beautifully in the oven, making it a brilliant stand-in when you want that satisfying fry experience without any rice-based coatings or fillers. A quick parboil before roasting is the secret move here — it softens the dense flesh just enough so the oven can do its job and deliver those golden, lightly crisped edges. The glaze is where things get really interesting: pure maple syrup and apple cider vinegar reduce together with coconut aminos into something tangy, caramel-forward, and deeply savory all at once. A whisper of turmeric and ginger in the seasoning adds warmth without overpowering, and the whole thing comes together with pantry staples and zero complicated technique. Scattered with fresh parsley and served straight from the oven while the glaze is still tacky, these are the kind of fries that disappear before they ever make it to the table.

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