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.
Forkin tarafından hazırlanan özgün tarif
- Toplam süre
- 45 dk.
- Porsiyon
- 4
- Zorluk
- Orta
- Porsiyon başına
- 543 kcal
Ön hazırlık
Malzemeler
Malzemeler
- 1.000 gyuca, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 2 su bardağıwater
- 1 çay kaşığısalt
mojo
- 0,5 su bardağısour orange juice
- 2 yemek kaşığılime juice
- 6 dişgarlic, minced
- 0,25 su bardağıolive oil
- 0,5 adetyellow onion, thinly sliced
garnish
- 2 yemek kaşığıfresh parsley, chopped(isteğe bağlı)
Ekipman
serving dish · small skillet · fork · large pot · small bowl
Hazırlanışı
Adım adım
- 1
Place the yuca chunks in a large pot and cover with water and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Yaklaşık 10 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 25 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 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.
Yaklaşık 4 dk.
- 6
Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully pour in the citrus juice mixture. It will sizzle. Stir well to combine.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 7
Once the yuca is tender, drain it thoroughly. Transfer the yuca to a serving dish.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 8
Pour the warm mojo sauce over the cooked yuca. Gently toss to coat all the pieces.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 9
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Porsiyon başına
Besin değerleri
- Kalori
- 543,1kcal
- Protein
- 4,3g
- Karbonhidrat
- 100,5g
- Yağ
- 14,3g
- Lif
- 5,2g
- Şeker
- 5,7g
Tarifteki malzeme miktarlarından tahmin edilmiştir. Değerler markalara ve değişikliklere göre farklılık gösterebilir.
Tazeliğini koruyun
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.