What is the best way to cook yucca root?

I have had yucca, or casava before and it was delicious, but I am not sure exactly how it was prepared.

What is the best way to cook yucca root?
1 lb Peeled yucca root


5 Cups water


2 Tablespoons All purpose flour


1 egg


¼ Cup diced yellow onion


1 Teaspoon sugar


¼ Teaspoon salt


2 Tablespoon vegetable oil


2 Tablespoons butter (option)





Put yucca root and water in a large pot and boiled till yucca root tender. Pour cooked yucca root in to a colander to drained. Put cooked yucca root in a large bowl and mashed till it smooth, add flour, egg, onion, sugar and salt, mix well. Use your hand to makes 6 balls out of yucca dough then flatten each ball to shape like pancake, set a side when done. Pre heat a skillet or wok with high temperature. When skillet is hot, add oil and yucca cakes, pan-fry yucca root cakes till both sides golden brown. Spreads butter on top and serve immediately.Great for appetizer, or side dish with any type of grilled meat.
Reply:boiled
Reply:I always boil the roots and add whatever seasoning for taste.