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Yuca con Mojo (Yuca With Garlic Sauce) Recipe

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Yuca con Mojo is a vibrant Cuban-inspired side dish featuring tender boiled yuca drenched in a zesty garlic and citrus sauce. This easy-to-make recipe delivers refreshing flavors with garlic, orange, lime, and aromatic spices, perfect for adding a bright twist to your meal year-round.

Ingredients

Yuca

  • 1 1/2 pounds yuca, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

Garlic Sauce and Toppings

  • 1 to 2 large red onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from about half an orange), plus zest for garnish
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from 2 limes)
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped cilantro, plus leaves for garnish
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Yuca: Peel and cut the yuca into 1-inch chunks. Boil the yuca in salted water until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving dish. Cover to keep warm and prevent cooling while you prepare the sauce.
  2. Make the Citrus-Onion Mixture: In a bowl, combine thinly sliced red onions, orange juice, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and minced garlic. Pour this mixture over the warm yuca to marinate and infuse flavor.
  3. Prepare the Spiced Olive Oil: Heat olive oil in a heavy pan over medium heat until hot, about 1 minute. Add dried oregano, ground cumin, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Be careful not to burn the spices. Once aromatic, pour this hot oil evenly over the yuca and onion mixture.
  4. Garnish and Serve: Garnish the dish with additional cilantro leaves and orange zest as desired. Serve warm to enjoy the full vibrant flavors.

Notes

  • For a citrus twist, try substituting the orange and lime juices with grapefruit, lemon, or tangerine juices.
  • If cilantro is unavailable or undesirable, freshly chopped parsley makes an excellent alternative.
  • Keep the yuca warm after boiling to allow the sauce to soak in better without cooling down.
  • This dish works wonderfully as a flavorful side to grilled meats or as part of a vibrant vegetarian meal.

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