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.
Oryginalny przepis autorstwa Forkin
- Łączny czas
- 45 min
- Porcje
- 4
- Trudność
- Średni
- Na porcję
- 543 kcal
Przygotowanie stanowiska
Składniki
Składniki
- 1000 gyuca, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 2 szklankawater
- 1 łyżeczkasalt
mojo
- 0,5 szklankasour orange juice
- 2 łyżkalime juice
- 6 ząbekgarlic, minced
- 0,25 szklankaolive oil
- 0,5 szt.yellow onion, thinly sliced
garnish
- 2 łyżkafresh parsley, chopped(opcjonalnie)
Sprzęt
serving dish · small skillet · fork · large pot · small bowl
Sposób przygotowania
Krok po kroku
- 1
Place the yuca chunks in a large pot and cover with water and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Około 10 min
Wskazówka kucharza: 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.
Około 25 min
Wskazówka kucharza: 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.
Około 2 min
Wskazówka kucharza: 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.
Około 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.
Około 4 min
- 6
Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully pour in the citrus juice mixture. It will sizzle. Stir well to combine.
Około 1 min
- 7
Once the yuca is tender, drain it thoroughly. Transfer the yuca to a serving dish.
Około 1 min
- 8
Pour the warm mojo sauce over the cooked yuca. Gently toss to coat all the pieces.
Około 1 min
- 9
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Na porcję
Wartości odżywcze
- Kalorie
- 543,1kcal
- Białko
- 4,3g
- Węglowodany
- 100,5g
- Tłuszcz
- 14,3g
- Błonnik
- 5,2g
- Cukry
- 5,7g
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Przechowuj prawidłowo
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.