Yuca con Mojo

Name: Yuca con Mojo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh or frozen yuca, peeled, cut; 2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 1 white onion, sliced; 1/2 cup sour orange juice

Tender cassava root boiled until soft and smothered in a fragrant garlic and citrus sauce.

40 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

CubanSideStovetopVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh or frozen yuca, peeled, cut
2 tsp salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 white onion, sliced
1/2 cup sour orange juice

Instructions

1

Place 2 lbs peeled, cut fresh or frozen yuca in a large pot with 2 tsp salt and cover with cold water by two inches.
2

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
3

Heat 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add 8 minced garlic cloves and 1 sliced white onion and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4

Whisk in 1/2 cup sour orange juice and remove the skillet from the heat.
5

Drain the boiled fresh or frozen yuca, transfer to a platter, and pour the hot mojo sauce over it.

Questions

How long does Yuca con Mojo keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Yuca con Mojo?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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