Sides

Yuca con mojo

Boiled yuca, garlic-citrus mojo. From the produce case.

30 minServes 4

How to make it

1. 1

   If the yuca is not already peeled, cut off the ends, split the skin, and peel down to the white flesh. Cut into 3-inch chunks. Cover with cold water and 1 tsp salt.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil. Cook 20–25 minutes until a knife slides through with no resistance. Drain. When cool enough to handle, pull out the woody string in the center of each piece.

3. 3

   Peel and smash the 8 garlic cloves with a pinch of salt. Warm the olive oil in a small pan over medium. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant — do not brown.

4. 4

   Take the pan off the heat. Stir in the naranja agria (or lime juice). Taste. Add a pinch more salt if it needs it.

5. 5

   Arrange the yuca on a platter. Pour the hot mojo over it and serve at once.