Side Dish

Yuca con Mojo

Name: Yuca con Mojo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 racions
Cuisine: cuban
Ingredients: 1.000 g yuca peeled and cut into large chunks; 2 tassa water; 1 ct salt; 0,5 tassa sour orange juice; 2 cs lime juice; 6 gra garlic minced; 0,25 tassa olive oil; 0,5 u yellow onion thinly sliced; 2 cs fresh parsley chopped (opcional)

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.

Una recepta original de Forkin

Temps total: 45 min
Racions: 4
Dificultat: Mitjana
Per ració: 543 kcal

Preparació prèvia

Llista d’ingredients

1.000 gyuca, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 tassawater
1 ctsalt

mojo

0,5 tassasour orange juice
2 cslime juice
6 gragarlic, minced
0,25 tassaolive oil
0,5 uyellow onion, thinly sliced

garnish

2 csfresh parsley, chopped(opcional)

Estris

serving dish · small skillet · fork · large pot · small bowl

Elaboració

Pas a pas

1
Place the yuca chunks in a large pot and cover with water and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Uns 10 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 25 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 1 min
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.
Uns 4 min
6
Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully pour in the citrus juice mixture. It will sizzle. Stir well to combine.
Uns 1 min
7
Once the yuca is tender, drain it thoroughly. Transfer the yuca to a serving dish.
Uns 1 min
8
Pour the warm mojo sauce over the cooked yuca. Gently toss to coat all the pieces.
Uns 1 min
9
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Per ració

Nutrició

74%Puntuació

Calories: 543,1kcal
Proteïnes: 4,3g
Hidrats de carboni: 100,5g
Greixos: 14,3g
Fibra: 5,2g
Sucre: 5,7g

Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.

Conservació

Com conservar-ho

Store leftover yuca con mojo in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Com reescalfar-ho

Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through.