Description
🥔 Yuca con Mojo highlights the creamy yet firm texture of boiled yuca dressed with a bright, garlicky, and tangy citrus mojo sauce.
🧄 This traditional Cuban side dish adds bold flavors that beautifully complement grilled meats, rice, and beans for a classic Caribbean meal.
Ingredients
– 2 lbs (about 900 g) yuca, peeled and cut into chunks (frozen yuca, thawed, may be substituted)
– 1 small white onion, thinly sliced (or 1 to 2 large red onions)
– 6 cloves garlic, minced (adjust to taste)
– 1/3 cup neutral oil (such as extra virgin olive oil or bacon grease)
– 1/4 cup sour orange juice (or a mix of fresh orange, lime, and lemon juice)
– Salt and black pepper to taste (start with approximately 1/4 teaspoon each)
– Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish
– Optional spices: 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
– Optional mojo additions: 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, 2 dried bay leaves, 1/4 cup white vinegar
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and salt.
Step 3: Add the butter and use a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 4: Gradually add ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
Step 5: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 6: Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie dish.
Step 7: Place the crust in the pie dish, trimming any excess at the edges.
Notes
🧽 Choose firm, fresh yuca and remove any tough woody core for the best texture.
🍊 Substitute sour orange juice with a blend of fresh orange, lime, and lemon juice if unavailable.
❄️ Frozen yuca is a convenient alternative; thaw slowly and avoid overcooking to keep it firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Tossing
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 217 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Yuca con Mojo, Cuban Side Dish, Garlic Mojo Sauce, Traditional Yuca