Authentic Cuban Yuca con Mojo
Experience the rich flavors of Cuba with Yuca con Mojo, a traditional side dish that consists of tender boiled yuca topped with a zesty mojo sauce. This dish is perfect alongside roast meats or Cuban staples like Congri, adding a tangy and aromatic dimension to your meal. Let's dive into this simple yet flavorful recipe.
Ingredients
🌿 2-3 pounds fresh yuca or Goya frozen yuca, peeled and cut
🫒 1/4 to 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
🍊 Juice of 1 sour orange (or equal parts regular orange juice and lime juice)
🧄 5-6 garlic cloves, minced
🧅 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
🌿 1 teaspoon dried oregano
🧂 Salt
Instructions
1- Prepare the Yuca:
- Slice off the ends of the yuca.
- Cut into pieces roughly 3-4 inches long.
- Slit the waxy skin with a paring knife and peel it off.
2- Boil the Yuca:
- Rinse the peeled yuca under cold water.
- Add yuca to a pot and cover with water.
- Season generously with salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat and cover, cooking for 20-25 minutes until tender.
3- Prepare the Mojo:
- While the yuca cooks, slice the red onion and mince the garlic.
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the sour orange juice to the oil carefully, as it may splatter.
- Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring with tongs, until they start to soften.
- Sprinkle in the oregano and a pinch of salt, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4- Assemble and Serve:
- Drain the yuca and transfer to a serving dish. Break apart slightly with a fork and remove any woody stem.
- Check for seasoning, adding more salt if needed.
- Pour the mojo sauce over the yuca, ensuring even coverage.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro for extra flavor.
Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Total Time: 35-45 minutes
Servings: Not specified
Equipment: Cutting board and knives, small stainless steel pot with lid, non-stick skillet, tongs, fork, salt cellar
Cooking Tips
- Use fresh yuca for the best texture.
- Ensure yuca is tender before removing it from the pot.
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Authentic Cuban Yuca con Mojo
