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    How to Peel Yuca (Cassava)

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    Yuca is one of the most popular ingredients in our cuisine. Here we'll show you how to easily peel yuca step by step.

    Yuca (cassava root).

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    1. Anatomy of yuca
    2. Cooking yuca
    3. How to Peel Yuca (Cassava) [+ Video]
    4. Steps

    Peeling yuca (cassava, mandioca) is very easy for those of us who are familiar with this favorite Dominican ingredient. This tutorial is for those who are learning how to use this popular root vegetable.

    Don't miss our yuca recipes and complete guide to cassava.

    To peel yuca, you'll just need a paring knife [Amazon affiliate link] which is a small, narrow knife with a pointy tip. And while it would be generally safe to do so, please exercise caution to avoid accidents.

    yuca - cassava - mandioca

    Anatomy of yuca

    Yuca is a long brown root, and while size varies, it is usually around 5 to 7 inches long [12 - 18 cm], and 3 inches [7 cm] in diameter. The cassava root has a thin brown peel, that is sometimes covered in food-grade wax to extend its shelf life. Underneath the thin brown peel a thicker rind, pink on the outside and white on the inside, covers the edible part.

    The edible part of the yuca, the root core, is white, and has a center nerve that can be removed before or after cooking.

    Cooking yuca

    If you are looking for ideas on how to cook yuca, take a look at our favorite cassava recipes.

    We have these and many more dishes in which yuca (cassava) is the main, or an important ingredient, and there is a good reason it's so popular in our country. Make space for it in your fridge.

    Buen provecho!

    Tia Clara

    How to Peel Yuca (Cassava) [+ Video]

    Yuca is one of the most popular ingredients in our cuisine. Here we'll show you how to peel yuca step by step.
    5 from 1 vote
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    By: Clara Gonzalez

    Steps

    • Cut tips: Cut the ends on both sides and discard.
      Cut tips
    • Cut into smaller pieces: Cut into smaller pieces that will be easier to peel (about 2" [5 cm]).
      Cutting yuca into smaller pieces
    • Score peel: Score both the thin brown skin --as well as the thicker pink peel underneath-- with the tip of the paring knife.
      Score peel
    • Remove peel: Pull off the peel which should easily come off.
      Removing peel
    • Wash: Wash the yuca pieces in running water before cooking.
      Washing yuca

    Equipment Needed

    • Paring knife

    Video

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    Edited: Nov 14, 2022 | Publish: Sep 11, 2010

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