Yuca With Mojo Sauce Food

YUCCA WITH GARLIC SAUCE (YUCA CON MOJO)

Steps:

• Place yucca in saucepan; until yucca is just covered, add salt and lime juice and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender--about 30 minutes.
• Drain and keep warm.
• Mash garlic cloves into salt with mortar and pestle (or use food processor).
• Add garlic, lemon juice, and onions to olive oil in a separate pan, heat until bubbling, then pour over yucca.
• Toss yucca & sauce "lightly" cooking to saute over medium heat; till barely brown but not CRISP!
• Serve.

YUCA WITH MOJO SAUCE

Steps:

• Peel and halve the yuca roots. Place yuca in a large pot with 1 teaspoon salt and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes or until just tender. Do not overcook or it will get slimy/mushy. When cooked, let sit in the warm water until ready to serve.
• Meanwhile, make Mojo sauce. Heat a small skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add garlic, onion, and remaining teaspoon salt and cook until onion is softened, about 2 minutes. Turn off heat and whisk in the juice of one lemon.
• Drain yuca and transfer to serving dish. Drizzle Mojo over top and serve warm.

YUCA WITH GARLIC SAUCE (YUCA CON MOJO)

Steps:

• Place yuca in a large pot of cold water with salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover pot and simmer for 20 minutes or until yuca is fork tender.
• Drain yuca and place in a serving bowl. In the meantime, heat oil in a large skillet on medium high, add onion and saute until soft, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add lemon juice and salt and cook for a couple minutes. Pour over yuca and serve.

GARLICKY YUCA IS THE MASHED POTATO SUBSTITUTE YOU'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR

Steps:

• 1. In a large saucepan, place yuca and 1 Tbsp. salt. Cover with room-temperature water and bring to a boil over high heat. 2. Reduce heat to maintain a slow simmer, cover, and cook until fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Drain. 3. Remove woody "string" from the center of each yuca piece. Arrange on a serving platter. 4. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, cook olive oil, garlic, remaining 1 tsp. salt, and onion until garlic and onion soften. Pour over yuca and toss to coat. 5. Squeeze lime juice over top and serve immediately.

YUCA CON MOJO (CASSAVA WITH GARLIC SAUCE)

Steps:

• Boil the yuca: In a large stovetop pot, add enough water to completely cover the yuca. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, cumin seed, and salt, if using.
• Bring the water to a boil and cook the yuca for about 15 minutes or just until you can pierce a fork through it. Don't overcook it as it'll get mushy! Once finished cooking, drain and set aside.
• In the meantime, make your sauce: Heat a large stovetop pan on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onions, continuously stirring until they are slightly translucent and golden, about 2-3 minutes.
• Turn the heat down to medium, add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
• Deglaze the pan with the vegetable broth. Stir well.
• Stir in the lemon juice and maple syrup.
• Add the yuca and stir until it's covered in the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
• Stir in the cilantro, salt, and pepper, if using.
• Add a dash of red pepper flakes, if desired.

YUCA FRIES WITH GARLIC MOJO

Steps:

• Fill a 4- to 5-quart pot halfway with well-salted water and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Completely remove the yuca's brown skin and the purple layer under it with a vegetable peeler. Cut crosswise into 3-inch cylinders and halve the cylinders lengthwise.
• Boil the yuca, covered, until tender when pierced with a fork, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain the yuca and transfer to a cutting board. Remove any hard, fibrous cores with a fork. Cut the yuca into 1/2-inch-thick sticks and let cool and dry.
• Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Combine the olive oil, garlic, onion, lemon juice, and 2 tsp. salt in a 1-quart saucepan and set aside.
• Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in an 11- to 12-inch straight-sided sauté pan or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering hot. Working in batches of 12 to 15, cook the yuca, turning occasionally and separating the pieces as needed, until golden, about 6 minutes. Transfer the fries to the lined baking sheet to drain, sprinkle with salt, then transfer to another rimmed baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while cooking more batches. They'll stay crisp in the oven for about 45 minutes.
• Heat the olive oil mixture over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until fragrant and the garlic and onion are soft, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a dipping bowl and serve with the fries.

YUCCA CON MOJO: YUCA WITH GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Cover the yucca with cold salted water, bring to a boil, and cook the yucca until very tender, about 30 minutes.
• Soak the onions in the vinegar for 30 minutes.
• Crush the garlic and place in the oil. Heat the oil until almost smoking. Place the onions on top of the yucca. Pour the very hot oil over the yucca.

YUCA AL MOJO DE AJO [RECIPE + VIDEO] CASSAVA WITH GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Place yuca into a medium-sized pot. Pour in 6 cups [1.5l] of water and add salt.Simmer over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes, or until fork tender (test by poking with a fork, it should be like cooked potatoes). Drain the water and discard it. Set the boiled yuca aside.
• Make mojo for yuca while the yuca is boiling by heating the oil in a small pan or saucepan over very low heat. Stir in the garlic. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.Mix in parsley, bitter orange juice, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if you find it necessary.
• Serve yuca warm with mojo de ajo on the side.

YUCCA WITH GARLIC SAUCE: YUCCA CON MOJO

Steps:

• Place the yucca in a large 6-quart pot. Cover with 5 quarts cold water.
• Add the salt and bring to boil over high heat.
• Lower heat to medium and cook covered until it feels tender when pierced with a fork but still keeps its shape, about 30 minutes.
• Be careful not to overcook because yucca can turn into a gooey paste.
• Turn the heat to low and leave the yucca in the hot water until ready to serve.
• For The Mojo Sauce:.
• While the yucca cooks, prepare the mojo sauce.
• Heat the olive oil until fragrant in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion rings until lightly golden.
• Add the garlic and the cumin and saute, stirring for a few seconds, until golden.
• Pour in the bitter orange juice.
• Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Very quickly, drain the yucca in a large colander and transfer to a decorative serving platter.
• Cover with the mojo sauce and serve piping hot.
• In Cuba and the Hispanic Caribbean, yucca con mojo is served alongside rice and beans and roast pork.

YUCCA WITH GARLIC SAUCE: YUCCA CON MOJO

Steps:

• Place the yucca in a large 6-quart pot. Cover with 5 quarts cold water. Add the salt and bring to boil over high heat. Lower heat to medium and cook covered until it feels tender when pierced with a fork but still keeps its shape, about 30 minutes. Be careful not to overcook because yucca can turn into a gooey paste. Turn the heat to low and leave the yucca in the hot water until ready to serve.
• For The Mojo Sauce: While the yucca cooks, prepare the mojo sauce. Heat the olive oil until fragrant in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion rings until lightly golden. Add the garlic and the cumin and saute, stirring for a few seconds, until golden. Pour in the bitter orange juice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Very quickly, drain the yucca in a large colander and transfer to a decorative serving platter. Cover with the mojo sauce and serve piping hot.
• In Cuba and the Hispanic Caribbean, yucca con mojo is served alongside rice and beans and roast pork

YUCA CON MOJO

Steps:

• Wash the cassava very well, and remove the skin.
• In the middle of the cassava root, there is a line of fibers that must be removed because it is very bitter.
• Cut the cassava into fairly large pieces and place them in a large pot of salted water.
• Boil for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cassava is tender (same level of tenderness as a boiled potato) and drain.
• When the cassava is finished cooking, in a pan, heat the olive oil on medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion to the olive oil and fry until golden and crisp.
• Add the garlic then add the juice of the lemons and the orange 2 minutes later.
• To serve, place pieces of cooked cassava in a dish or bowl.
• Pour the sauce over the cassava and add grated or chopped fried chicharrónes (optional).
• Garnish with chopped cilantro and add salt to taste.

YUCCA FRIES WITH MOJO MAYONNAISE RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook The Yucca: Peel yucca, split in half crosswise, and cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick batons. Immediately place in a pot and cover with broth and water then add garlic and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer, and cook until tender and yucca is starting to fray, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well and pat dry.
• Make The Mojo Mayonnaise: While yucca is cooking, combine mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, and honey in a mini food processor and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt if necessary. Set aside.
• Fry The Yucca; Once yucca is drained, heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot, Dutch oven, or large wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil has reached to 350°F , adjust heat to maintain temperature. Add one-quarter of the yucca and cook, agitating and flipping every minute, until golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes total.Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and season with salt. Repeat with remaining yucca then serve with mayonnaise and a few lime wedges.

YUCA WITH GARLIC SAUCE (YUCA CON MOJO)

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Boil yuca in salted water until tender, about 30 minutes.
• Drain yuca and place it in a serving dish. Set aside, but keep warm by covering bowl. Don't allow it to come back to room temperature while you make garlic sauce.
• Combine onions, orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, and garlic in a bowl. Pour mixture over yuca.
• Heat olive oil, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in a heavy pan until hot, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn spices. Pour hot oil over yuca. Garnish with additional cilantro and orange zest, as desired.

YUCA (CASSAVA) WITH MOJO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, cover the yuca with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil.
• Boil the yuca for 20 to 25 minutes or until soft.
• Remove from the heat and drain the water from the yuca.
• In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion for 4 to 5 minutes, adding a little vegetable broth if necessary so that it does not stick.
• In a large bowl, mix together the mojo ingredients: garlic, cooked onion, cilantro, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Let the mojo rest for 10 minutes so that the flavors are integrated. This step is very important.
• Add the yuca to the bowl with the mojo and mix well.

YUCCA WITH GARLIC SAUCE (YUCA CON MOJO)

Steps:

• Place yucca in saucepan; until yucca is just covered, add salt and lime juice and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender--about 30 minutes.
• Drain and keep warm.
• Mash garlic cloves into salt with mortar and pestle (or use food processor).
• Add garlic, lemon juice, and onions to olive oil in a separate pan, heat until bubbling, then pour over yucca.
• Toss yucca & sauce "lightly" cooking to saute over medium heat; till barely brown but not CRISP!
• Serve.

YUCA WITH GARLIC SAUCE (YUCA CON MOJO)

Steps:

• Place yucca in a saucepan until yucca is just covered, add salt and lime juice and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender--about 30 minutes.
• Drain and keep warm.
• Mash garlic cloves into the salt with mortar and pestle (or use a food processor).
• Add garlic, lemon juice, and onions to olive oil in a separate pan, heat until bubbling, then pour over yucca.
• Toss yucca & sauce "lightly" cooking to saute over medium heat; till barely brown but not CRISP!

CUBAN YUCA CON MOJO

Steps:

• Add frozen cassava to a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 8 minutes and check for doneness. (Prick with a fork and it should be soft, but firm.) Drain the water and cut cassava in chunks of 1 to 2 inches.
• Make a paste with the garlic and the salt using a small food processor, or a mortar and pestle.
• Mix the garlic and salt paste with the sour orange juice.
• In a small saucepan with a lid, heat the lard or vegetable oil on high. Once it is hot, add the onions and let them cook for about 20 seconds. Add the sour orange juice mixture, close the lid, and turn off the heat. Let stand for a few seconds.
• Arrange cassava chunks on the serving platter, drizzle the hot mojo over the cassava, and serve.

YUCA FRITA CON MOJO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the mojo ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours or overnight., Place yuca and 1 teaspoon salt in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until fork-tender, 20-25 minutes. Drain and pat yuca pieces dry., In a deep skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry yuca, a few pieces at a time, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with dipping sauce, or toss to coat, if desired.