RED SNAPPER YUCA CAKES WITH MOJO DE AJO
Steps:
- Make cakes:
- Simmer yuca in boiling salted water until fork-tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Drain yuca and transfer to a large bowl, then cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- While yuca is cooling, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion with cumin and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cayenne over fish and add to onion in skillet, then sauté, turning fish over once, until just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer fish with onion to a plate and cool to room temperature.
- Remove thin, fibrous core from yuca if necessary, then coarsely mash yuca with a wooden spoon. Flake fish and add to yuca along with onion and herbs, tossing to combine (mixture will be coarse). Form into 12 (2 1/2-inch) cakes (1 inch thick) and transfer to a wax-paper-lined tray. Cover cakes with plastic wrap and chill 30 minutes.
- Make mojo while cakes chill:
- Cook garlic in oil in a small skillet over low heat, stirring, until just softened, about 3 minutes. Transfer garlic with oil to a small bowl and stir in remaining mojo ingredients. Chill mojo, covered, until serving.
- Sauté cakes:
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat in a 12-inch heavy skillet (preferably nonstick) until hot but not smoking, then sauté half of cakes, turning over once, until browned and heated through, about 8 minutes total. Sauté remaining cakes in remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Serve with mojo and lime wedges.
- *Available at Latino markets and some supermarkets.
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Syed Muneeb
[email protected]These cakes were absolutely delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly, and the yuca added a nice sweetness. The mojo de ajo sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make fish
Joaquin Romero
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the cakes didn't turn out right. They were too mushy.
Syam Oxygen
[email protected]The cakes were a bit bland. I think I needed to add more seasoning. The mojo de ajo sauce was good, though.
Yasen jutt
[email protected]These cakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked them. The mojo de ajo sauce was good, though.
Shawn Story
[email protected]I've made these cakes several times now, and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and always turn out delicious. The mojo de ajo sauce is also a must-have. I highly recommend this recipe.
Rosemary Shezi
[email protected]These cakes were easy to make and turned out great! The fish was flaky and moist, and the yuca added a nice texture. The mojo de ajo sauce was also very flavorful. I served the cakes with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal.
Michael Mesquita
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but these cakes were amazing! The yuca added a nice sweetness, and the mojo de ajo sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Daniel Augustin
[email protected]These cakes were delicious! I made them for my husband's birthday party, and everyone loved them. The mojo de ajo sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
Dario Rossi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the cakes didn't turn out right. They were too mushy.
Lauren Stephens
[email protected]The cakes were a bit bland. I think I needed to add more seasoning. The mojo de ajo sauce was good, though.
Joe Reaper
[email protected]These cakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked them. The mojo de ajo sauce was good, though.
Lizzy Matthew
[email protected]I've made these cakes several times now, and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and always turn out delicious. The mojo de ajo sauce is also a must-have. I highly recommend this recipe.
Lifedo Emmanuel
[email protected]These cakes were easy to make and turned out great! I used tilapia instead of red snapper, and they were still delicious. The mojo de ajo sauce was also very good. I served the cakes with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal.
Imran Bashir
[email protected]I made these cakes for my family last night, and they loved them! The fish was cooked perfectly, and the yuca added a nice texture. The mojo de ajo sauce was also a hit. I will definitely be making these again.
Gianna Scarsella
[email protected]These cakes were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfect. The fish was flaky and moist, and the yuca added a nice sweetness. The mojo de ajo sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Aleksandra Krauze
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fish cakes, but these red snapper yuca cakes changed my mind. They were so flavorful and moist, and the mojo de ajo sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making these again!
Sandhya Dahal
[email protected]These red snapper yuca cakes were a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the mojo de ajo sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.