Best 6 Yuca With Mojo Sauce Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Latin American cuisine with our tantalizing yuca con mojo recipe. This delectable dish, hailing from the vibrant streets of Miami, combines the earthy sweetness of yuca, also known as cassava root, with a zesty and flavorful mojo sauce. Our comprehensive guide will provide you with a step-by-step roadmap to create this mouthwatering dish.

In addition to the classic yuca con mojo recipe, we present a delightful array of variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary curiosities. Discover the vegan-friendly wonders of our yuca fries, made golden and crispy in an air fryer. Relish the tangy goodness of our yuca with chimichurri sauce, a vibrant Argentine condiment that adds a pop of freshness. For those seeking a spicy kick, our yuca with spicy mojo sauce will ignite your taste buds with its fiery allure.

Our yuca recipes cater to a range of cooking preferences as well. Explore our pressure cooker yuca recipe for a quick and effortless meal that retains the root's tender texture. Alternatively, delve into our baked yuca recipe for a healthier twist, allowing the yuca to caramelize to perfection in the oven. For a more traditional approach, our boiled yuca recipe offers a simple and authentic way to enjoy this versatile ingredient.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, our yuca con mojo recipes are designed to guide you towards creating a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Miami. Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious blend of flavors and textures in every bite.

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

YUCA WITH MOJO SAUCE



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Yuca is a root vegetable that is a great alternative to potatoes, if you're in the mood for something different.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds yuca (about 2 yuca)
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, well minced
1/2 small white onion, thinly sliced
1 lemon, juiced

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.

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

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 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.

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

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh yuca root. If you can't find fresh yuca, frozen yuca is also a good option.
  • Be sure to peel the yuca root before cooking. The skin is not edible.
  • To make the mojo sauce, use a good quality olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice.
  • If you don't have any fresh cilantro, you can use dried cilantro instead. Just be sure to use half the amount of dried cilantro as you would fresh cilantro.
  • Serve the yuca with mojo sauce immediately after it is cooked. The yuca is best when it is still warm and crispy.

Conclusion:

Yuca with mojo sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The yuca is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the mojo sauce is flavorful and tangy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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