Yucca Fries

Directions

1. 1
   Boil yucca in salted water for 20 minutes or just until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain. (Pieces may crumble a bit but should not be falling apart.)
2. 2
   Slice lengthwise into home fry-sized wedges, removing tough fibers in center.
3. 3
   Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in skillet and pan-fry yucca in batches until golden on all sides, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Add more oil as needed and season to taste with salt and pepper. (Yucca starch is the source of tapioca.) (Yucca isalso used to control farm-yard odors and industrial odors.)