Yuca w/Onion Mojo

Our Latin Series continues this easy Yuca w/Onion Mojo side dish. Soft boiled Yuca is a great side with Chicken, Fish, or Beef. Check out our Vaca Frita recipe for a full Cuban feast.

Yield: 4-6

Author: Chef Jorge Montes

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Yuca w/Onion Mojo

Our Latin Series continues this easy Cuban Yuca w/Onion Mojo side dish. Soft boiled Yuca is a great side with Chicken, Fish, or Beef. Check out our Vaca Frita recipe for a full Cuban feast.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 40 Min

Ingredients

Boiled Yuca

• 2-3 Pounds Yuca, peeled and cut into 3 inch tall pieces
• Water
• Salt to taste

Onion Mojo

• 1 Cup Onion, diced
• 2 Tbsp. Garlic slivers
• ½ Cup Olive Oil
• Juice of 1/2 Lime
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1/2 cup Water from Boiled Yuca
• Salt to taste

Instructions

Boiled Yuca

1. Rinse Yuca in cold water and place in a pot and cover with water.
2. Bring to a boil and strain the water out. Add more water to cover the yuca and bring to a boil. Add a few pinches of salt. Simmer for 20-30 minutes until the yuca is soft and fluffy.
3. Remove yuca from the water and place on a serving platter or bowl. Pour mojo on top.

Onion Mojo

1. In a pot, heat oil with a bay leaf on medium heat until the leaf starts to fry. Add onions and a few pinches of salt. Cook for 2 minutes until translucent.
2. Add garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute. Remove ½ cup of the starchy water from the yuca and add it to the mojo along with the lime juice.
3. Cook the mojo for another 2 minutes on low and adjust seasoning with salt.

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