Yuca con Mojo
HB-4190 · Hand-built original · Cuban
Boiled yuca (cassava) topped with a raw garlic seasoning mixture and lime juice, finished with hot olive oil poured over the top. A traditional Cuban side for roast pork and congri.
CubanSide Dish520 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal
Main ingredient: yuca
Pairs well with: congri, pernil (roast pork)
Serving count not stated for this recipe, so quantities are shown as written.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs yuca, frozen
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 lime, juiced
- cilantro
- 2 teaspoons sazonador
- salt to taste
Method
- Combine the garlic and seasoning blend in a small bowl.
- Place the frozen yuca in a pot without thawing, cover with cold water, and boil for 25 minutes. Drain, refill the pot with water, add salt, and cook for 15 more minutes, until fork tender.
- Drain the yuca, place it on a serving dish, and top with the garlic mixture and the lime juice.
- Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until hot.
- Pour the hot oil over the yuca and let it rest for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and onions, if desired.
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
520 kcalCalories
3 gProtein
67 gCarbs
28 gFat
4 gSaturates
4 gFibre
3 gSugars
25 mgSodium