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.
Ett originalrecept av Forkin
- Total tid
- 45 min
- Portioner
- 4
- Svårighetsgrad
- Medel
- Per portion
- 543 kcal
Förberedelser
Ingredienser
Ingredienser
- 1 000 gyuca, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 2 koppwater
- 1 tsksalt
mojo
- 0,5 koppsour orange juice
- 2 msklime juice
- 6 klyftagarlic, minced
- 0,25 koppolive oil
- 0,5 styellow onion, thinly sliced
garnish
- 2 mskfresh parsley, chopped(valfritt)
Utrustning
serving dish · small skillet · fork · large pot · small bowl
Gör så här
Steg för steg
- 1
Place the yuca chunks in a large pot and cover with water and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Cirka 10 min
Kockens tips: 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.
Cirka 25 min
Kockens tips: 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.
Cirka 2 min
Kockens tips: 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.
Cirka 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.
Cirka 4 min
- 6
Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully pour in the citrus juice mixture. It will sizzle. Stir well to combine.
Cirka 1 min
- 7
Once the yuca is tender, drain it thoroughly. Transfer the yuca to a serving dish.
Cirka 1 min
- 8
Pour the warm mojo sauce over the cooked yuca. Gently toss to coat all the pieces.
Cirka 1 min
- 9
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Per portion
Näringsvärden
- Kalorier
- 543,1kcal
- Protein
- 4,3g
- Kolhydrater
- 100,5g
- Fett
- 14,3g
- Fiber
- 5,2g
- Socker
- 5,7g
Beräknat utifrån mängderna i receptet. Värdena kan variera beroende på varumärken och byten.
Håll det gott
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.