Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. a stack of yuca root - Luis Echeverri Urrea/Getty Images If you're a fan of starchy comfort foods, you've probably had plenty of ...

Yuca, also known as cassava, is a starchy root vegetable that grows underground. Although yuca thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, you can still find it in some local markets, as it can be ...