Yuca con Mojo
This traditional Cuban side dish features tender boiled yuca, a starchy root vegetable, dressed in a bright and tangy garlic-citrus sauce. It's a flavorful and satisfying accompaniment to many meals, offering a delightful contrast of textures.
وصفة أصلية من Forkin
- الوقت الإجمالي
- 45 د
- عدد الحصص
- 4
- الصعوبة
- متوسطة
- لكل حصة
- 543 kcal
تحضير المكوّنات
المكوّنات
المكوّنات
- 1,000 gyuca, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 2 كوبwater
- 1 ملعقة صغيرةsalt
mojo
- 0.5 كوبsour orange juice
- 2 ملعقة كبيرةlime juice
- 6 فصgarlic, minced
- 0.25 كوبolive oil
- 0.5 قطعةyellow onion, thinly sliced
garnish
- 2 ملعقة كبيرةfresh parsley, chopped(اختياري)
الأدوات
serving dish · small skillet · fork · large pot · small bowl
طريقة التحضير
خطوة بخطوة
- 1
Place the yuca chunks in a large pot and cover with water and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
حوالي 10 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Ensure the yuca is fully submerged in water for even cooking.
- 2
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the yuca is very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
حوالي 25 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Cooking time can vary depending on the freshness and size of the yuca.
- 3
While the yuca cooks, prepare the mojo sauce. In a small bowl, combine the sour orange juice and lime juice.
حوالي 2 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: If sour oranges are unavailable, you can substitute with a mix of orange and lime juice (3:1 ratio).
- 4
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced yellow onion.
حوالي 1 د
- 5
Sauté for 3-5 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant and the onion is softened and translucent, being careful not to burn the garlic.
حوالي 4 د
- 6
Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully pour in the citrus juice mixture. It will sizzle. Stir well to combine.
حوالي 1 د
- 7
Once the yuca is tender, drain it thoroughly. Transfer the yuca to a serving dish.
حوالي 1 د
- 8
Pour the warm mojo sauce over the cooked yuca. Gently toss to coat all the pieces.
حوالي 1 د
- 9
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
لكل حصة
القيم الغذائية
- السعرات الحرارية
- 543.1kcal
- البروتين
- 4.3g
- الكربوهيدرات
- 100.5g
- الدهون
- 14.3g
- الألياف
- 5.2g
- السكر
- 5.7g
تقديرات محسوبة من كميات مكوّنات الوصفة. قد تختلف القيم باختلاف العلامات التجارية والبدائل.
حافظ على جودتها
Store leftover yuca con mojo in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through.