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Yucca is a tuber and a staple food in African cuisine. Although it is still not well known, it is the fifth most consumed plant in the world after rice, wheat, corn and potato.
PUrchase guide
Look for a hard, dry and clean yucca. It should not be sticky.
COnsumptiOn
Yucca can be eaten in pieces, slices, flour, puree and even fried. Before eating it, it must be peeled, washed and dried.
storage tip
Yucca is a fragile food. It can only be stored for a few days in the refrigerator. Once cooked, it can be kept in the freezer for a few months.
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