Best 8 Yuca With Garlic Sauce Recipes

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**Yuca with Garlic Sauce: A Culinary Journey to South American Delights**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with yuca, a versatile root vegetable that takes center stage in this delectable dish. Originating from the heart of South America, yuca, also known as cassava, is a staple ingredient in many traditional cuisines. Its starchy goodness and mild, nutty flavor make it a perfect canvas for a variety of culinary creations. In this article, we'll explore the art of preparing yuca with garlic sauce, a classic combination that showcases the harmonious balance of flavors and textures. From selecting the right yuca roots to crafting the perfect garlic sauce, we'll guide you through the steps to create this mouthwatering dish that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of South America. Along the way, we'll also introduce you to other yuca-based recipes that will expand your culinary horizons and leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

YUCA WITH GARLIC SAUCE (YUCA CON MOJO)



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Yuca con mojo is a Cuban recipe that pairs the mild yuca root with bright flavors of citrus and the pungent taste of onions and garlic.

Provided by Hector Rodriguez

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ pounds yuca, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 to 2 large red onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh orange juice, plus zest for garnish, from half an orange
1/4 cup fresh lime juice, from 2 limes
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped, plus leaves for garnish
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 kcal, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 101 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 14 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

YUCCA WITH GARLIC SAUCE (YUCA CON MOJO)



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This is a staple of Cuba and of course, now of Miami. When you are preparing this recipe be sure to remove any "woody" parts from the center. You can use the frozen yucca or cassava, in place of the fresh. Just follow the package directions but add salt and lime juice to either.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Grains

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs yucca root, halved & in chunks
1 teaspoon salt
1 lime, juice of
6 garlic cloves, mashed
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped fine

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.8, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Sodium 1189.1, Carbohydrate 71.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.8, Protein 3

YUCCA WITH GARLIC SAUCE: YUCCA CON MOJO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 pounds whole yucca (fresh or frozen), peeled and cut into 3-inch sections (about 5 pounds trimmed weight or 5 pounds frozen chunks)
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 small Spanish onions, sliced into thin rings
12 cloves garlic, finely minced or mashed to a paste with mortar and pestle
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup bitter orange juice or a mixture of lime juice and orange juice (reduce amount if a less tart taste is desired)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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 WITH GARLIC SAUCE



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Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Garlic     Onion     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lime     Yuca     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds frozen yuca (not thawed; do not substitute fresh)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook yuca in a medium pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 4 quarts water) until fork-tender, about 25 minutes (thinner pieces may need less time and can be removed with a slotted spoon). Drain yuca and cut open lengthwise, discarding any thin fibrous cores, then cut yuca into 2-inch pieces. Keep warm in a bowl, covered.
  • Stir together lime juice, vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until salt has dissolved. Cook onion and garlic in oil in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened but not colored, about 4 minutes. Pour lime-juice mixture, then hot garlic oil, over yuca and toss to coat.

YUCCA CON MOJO: YUCA WITH GARLIC SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound yucca
1 white onion sliced
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt

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 WITH GARLIC-CITRUS SAUCE: YUCCA CON MOJO



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Provided by Aarón Sánchez

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large cassavas or yucca, peeled and cut into 1-inch by 3-inch wedges
1 red onion, halved and sliced thinly into half moons
2 garlic cloves
1/2 bunch Italian parsley
1/2 bunch cilantro
2 limes, juiced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a pot of boiling water, cook the yucca until tender, but not falling apart and losing its shape, about 10 minutes. Remove the yucca from the water, and dunk into an ice bath to stop the cooking process (shocking) and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, make the mojo. In a blender, place half of the red onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, and lime juice. Start to puree and slowly drizzle in the olive oil. When well pureed, season with salt and pepper and set aside. Julienne the remaining half of the onion.
  • Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep cast iron skillet to 375 degrees F. Begin frying the partially cooked yucca until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • When uniform in color, remove the yucca from the oil and place in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the mojo over the yucca, and garnish with the other half of the red onion.

YUCCA WITH GARLIC SAUCE: YUCCA CON MOJO



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Make and share this Yucca With Garlic Sauce: Yucca Con Mojo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cristina Barry

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 lbs whole yucca root, peeled and cut into 3-inch sections (fresh or frozen, about 5 pounds trimmed weight or 5 pounds frozen chunks)
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 small Spanish onions, sliced into thin rings
12 garlic cloves, finely minced, mashed to a paste with mortar and pestle
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup bitter orange juice (or 1/3 cup mixture of 1/2 lime and 1/2 orange, reduce amount if a less tart taste is desired)
salt & freshly ground black pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 910.8, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 1228.7, Carbohydrate 178.6, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 9.9, Protein 6.9

YUCA CON MOJO (BOILED YUCCA WITH GARLIC SAUCE)



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Categories     Potato     Side

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs yucca root (peeled, halved and cut into 2" to 3" pieces)
2 limes (juiced)
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
8 garlic cloves
1 onion (finely chopped)
1 tsp salt

Steps:

  • Place the yucca in a large pot with water to cover about 1" above. Add the lime juice and lightly salt the water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover the pot and continue simmering for about 20-30 minutes or until yucca is tender, but not falling apart. Remove from heat and drain. Extract the string-like fiber from the inside middle of the yucca and discard. Cover and set aside. You may use a mortar and pestle or a food processor, and mash the garlic cloves together with the salt. In a deep skillet, add the olive oil, the mashed garlic, the chopped onions, and the lemon juice. Stir and heat over medium-high heat until it starts simmering. Remove from heat and pour over the cooked yucca. Serve as a side dish.

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful yuca, choose roots that are firm and heavy for their size.
  • If you don't have a steamer, you can boil the yuca in a large pot of water. Just make sure to cover the pot and cook the yuca until it is tender.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the garlic sauce, such as chopped onions, bell peppers, or carrots.
  • If you are vegan, you can use olive oil instead of butter to make the garlic sauce.
  • Serve the yuca with garlic sauce as a side dish or main course.

Conclusion:

Yuca with garlic sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to enjoy this versatile root vegetable, and the garlic sauce adds a delicious flavor that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a new side dish or main course, give yuca with garlic sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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