Yuca “Fries” with Beet Slaw

If you’re looking for a French fry, but better, yuca is the vegetable for you. Yuca lends itself well to dry-heat cooking. It’s easier to get a crispy crust with yuca than your average potato, while boasting a sweetness akin to a white-fleshed sweet potato. The one caveat to this spud-superior is a thin, fibrous vein that runs through the center of the root that needs to be dealt with. It’s simple enough to remove, though; one should not fear the yuca just because of this one extra step. En