Best 8 Yuca Con Mojo Recipes

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Yuca con mojo is a traditional Cuban dish made with boiled or fried yuca root served with a flavorful sauce called mojo. This savory dish is a beloved staple in Cuban cuisine and is enjoyed by people of all ages. The mojo sauce, typically made with garlic, onions, citrus juice, and spices, adds a tangy and aromatic touch to the tender yuca. Whether you prefer your yuca boiled or fried, this versatile dish can be served as a main course, side dish, or appetizer, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. So, let's dive into the world of yuca con mojo and explore the best recipes and techniques to create this Cuban culinary delight.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

YUCA CON MOJO



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Yuca is among the most commonly eaten viandas - the local word for starchy fruits and vegetables, such as plantain and taro - in Puerto Rico. It is the root of the cassava, an extraordinarily resilient plant that was the principal food of the Indigenous Taínos of the island. Among its many preparations, this is my favorite: boiled yuca doused in a garlicky citrus mojo dressing, my grandmother's recipe. She never wrote it down, but my mother had it deep in her memory, and we cooked it together for this version you see here. The mojo will keep for several weeks in the fridge, and is also delicious on crispy fried tostones, roasted vegetables and fish.

Provided by Von Diaz

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds yuca (see Note)
1/4 cup kosher salt
1 cup olive oil
1 large white onion, sliced into thin circles
5 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 dried bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Prepare the yuca: Fill a large bowl with water. Peel the yuca with a sharp peeler or paring knife, then chop it into 2-inch pieces, tossing them in the bowl of water as you go to avoid discoloration.
  • Make the mojo: Bring olive oil to a simmer in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring well to incorporate. Cook until the onions are translucent and soft, stirring often and being careful not to let the onions brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and add vinegar, and add salt to taste.
  • Once water is at a rolling boil, add 1/4 cup salt, then carefully add yuca. Boil for 20 to 30 minutes, until a sharp knife goes through easily, careful not to let yuca overcook and become mushy.
  • Drain yuca and transfer to a serving dish. Pour over warm mojo and serve.

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 CON MOJO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 medium sized yucas, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, or 1 pack frozen yuca
1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sour orange juice, if unavailable, combine 1/8 cup orange juice and 1/8 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon cilantro
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Boil the yuca until tender and set aside in a bowl. Mix the onions, sour orange juice, cilantro and garlic and pour it over the yuca. In a pan heat up oil very, very hot (make sure it does not smoke). Pour the hot oil over the yuca.

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 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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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 FRITA CON MOJO



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Who doesn't love something fried? That's how I first got turned on to yuca, now I cook it regularly. It's a starchy tuber, similar textured to that of a potato and is served with a lovely garlicky, orange dipping sauce. - Deeanna Dickey, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

MOJO:
1/4 cup sour orange marinade
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
FRIES:
1-1/2 pounds yuca or cassava root, peeled, cored and cut into 3-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the mojo ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours or overnight., Place yuca and 1 teaspoon salt in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until fork-tender, 20-25 minutes. Drain and pat yuca pieces dry., In a deep skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry yuca, a few pieces at a time, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with dipping sauce, or toss to coat, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right yuca. Look for yuca that is firm and has no blemishes. Avoid yuca that is soft or has bruises.
  • Peel and cut the yuca correctly. To peel yuca, use a sharp knife to remove the outer skin. Be careful not to cut into the flesh of the yuca. Once the yuca is peeled, cut it into 2-inch pieces.
  • Boil the yuca until it is tender. Place the yuca pieces in a large pot of boiling water. Bring the water back to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the yuca is tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Make the mojo sauce. While the yuca is boiling, make the mojo sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
  • Serve the yuca con mojo. Once the yuca is cooked, drain it and place it on a serving platter. Pour the mojo sauce over the yuca and serve immediately.

Conclusion:

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

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