Does yuca need to be presoaked or can I cook and eat it right away? I've heard they are toxic if not soaked. But I've seen some people say the ones we get in the US are fine if just cooked

So yuca is what you are likely meaning as yucca is a decorative shrub . Yuca is also known as cassava. Sweet yuca can be found in the USA. It should be peeled and cooked.

They have a variety of them, so you can check it out to see exactly which one you're looking for. Good luck 👍

Yucca is not sweet. if You like sweet buy sweet potato and also is very healthy many benefits