Step 1- If you are buying whole yuca root, wear gloves and then peel the root.

Step 2- Cut the root into 3 large sections ( if possible), remove the root from the yuca, it's tough/chewy/and can be toxic.

Step 3- Once your yuca is cut, soak in cold water for at least a few hours, swap out the water every now and then. If you're using frozen pre-cut yuca, soak for about an hour.

Step 4- Parboil in a large pot until yuca can be pierced with a fork (Be careful it has the potential to get mushy fast).

Step 5- Toss in olive oil and salt, then bake in the oven for approximately 30 to 45 minutes at 350F. Exterior should be crisp while interior should be moist (think of the good consistency of a potato wedge and that's what you should be looking for).

Step 6- For the sauce, mix all the ingredients and refrigerate until ready, serve with fresh fries (a

nd preferably some chicken

).