Yuca con Mojo (Cassava with Garlic Sauce)
Yuca con mojo is a traditional Caribbean dish made with cassava marinated in lots of garlic, pickled onions, peppers, oil, and vinegar. It is typically served as a side dish during the holiday season but can be enjoyed year-round!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs fresh or frozen yuca
- 1/3 taza olive oil
- 1/4 taza white vinegar can sub with fresh lime juice
- 5 enteros garlic
- 1 large red onion thinly sliced
- 1 pimiento rojo thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp chicken bouillon Better than Bouillon
- 1/4 tsp cebolla en polvo
- 1/4 tsp ajo en polvo
- 1/4 tsp ground oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2-3 sprigs fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the yuca in lightly salted water for about 30 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and set aside.
- Place a pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, red onion, red peppers, and garlic. Sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add vinegar, chicken bouillon, and seasonings. Taste and adjust, as necessary.
- Once the yuca has cooled down, remove the core from each piece and discard them.
- Pour the mojo over the yuca and toss until everything is well combined. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.