Yuca al mojo is a traditional dish in Puerto Rican and Cuban cuisine. The flavors of garlic, lime, and oil blend with the yuca, creating a delicious and comforting combination. A simple dish full of flavor to enjoy on any occasion. Enjoy your meal.
To enjoy Yuca al mojo, intense flavors and soft textures are combined.
The yuca sticks become infused with a garlic mojo that enhances their flavor.
Once grilled to a golden color, they turn into an irresistible delight to share in good company.
Yuca al Mojo
Ingredients
1 kilogram of Fresh or frozen yuca, cut into pieces
⅓ cup of Olive oil
1 Large lime
3 Garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons of Chopped Italian parsley
1 teaspoon of White vinegar
⅓ Sazón packet without achiote
Kosher salt
Regular salt
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the yuca sticks with garlic mojo, start by mixing the ingredients of the garlic mojo in an appropriate bowl.
Step 2 : Next, boil the yuca pieces in salted water for about 15-25 minutes until tender.
Step 3 : Once ready, remove them from the water and let them cool slightly to handle.
Step 4 : Cut into sticks and remove the tough fibers from the center.
Step 5 : Then, heat the grill and brush each yuca stick with the prepared mojo.
Step 6 : Grill for approximately 15 minutes, turning them to brown all sides, adding more mojo during cooking.
Step 7 : They will be ready when the edges start to turn golden.
Step 8 : Finally, serve with the remaining prepared garlic mojo.
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