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Boiled Yuca with Mojo

This is how you cook yuca on the stove top! Yuca is a carb-o-licious versatile root vegetable used in all sorts of comfort food recipes worldwide.

Boiled yuca recipe on a nice plate
Serving

Serving

4 people
Time

Time

30 minutes
Difficulty

Difficulty

intermediate

INGREDIENTS

Yuca
• 4 yucas
• Salt

Mojo
• 1 garlic
• 1 white onion

DIRECTIONS

Yuca directions

1. Peel yuca skin and cut into medium wedges.

2. Place into large pot and add water until completely covered.

3. Bring to boil and add salt. Set aside for 20 minutes or until yucca is soft.

Mojo directions

1. In oil, sauté minced garlic and onions (optional: leave onions raw).

2. Add salt to taste, and mix well.

3. To serve, place soft yuca on a plate and garnish with the mojo on top and enjoy!

 

Chef’s Tip:

Add some citrics to the mojo! Orange or lime juice will kick the flavor up a notch.

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