1 kg yuca
½ kg granulated sugar
½ cup shredded coconut
½ cup coarsely grated cheese
1 tbsp aniseed
butter
1 small bay leaf
salt

Peel and grate the yuca into a medium-size bowl.
Add the granulated sugar, the grated coconut, the cheese, and the aniseed.
Mix until  a chunky paste forms.

In a medium-size saucepan, melt some butter over medium-low heat.
Place a bay leaf on the bottom of the pot.
Pour the mixture onto the leaf and cook until the mixture turns a golden brown.

Transfer the Mantioca onto a greased baking sheet. Allow it to cool, then cut it into small squares.