Side Dish

Yuca con Mojo

Name: Yuca con Mojo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: cuban
Ingredients: 1,000 g yuca peeled and cut into large chunks; 2 cup water; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 cup sour orange juice; 2 tbsp lime juice; 6 clove garlic minced; 0.25 cup olive oil; 0.5 pcs yellow onion thinly sliced; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

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.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 45 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 543 kcal

Mise en place

Ingredients

1,000 gyuca, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 cupwater
1 tspsalt

mojo

0.5 cupsour orange juice
2 tbsplime juice
6 clovegarlic, minced
0.25 cupolive oil
0.5 pcsyellow onion, thinly sliced

garnish

2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Equipment

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

The method

Step by step

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

Per serving

Nutrition

74%Score

Calories: 543.1kcal
Protein: 4.3g
Carbs: 100.5g
Fat: 14.3g
Fibre: 5.2g
Sugar: 5.7g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

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

Reheating

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