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Cassava with Mojo

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  • Author: chloe
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling and Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Latin
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A comforting and invigorating dish made with yuca and a zesty garlic and citrus mojo sauce.


Ingredients

  • 1-2 pounds Yuca (cassava), peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Cilantro (optional), chopped, for garnish


Instructions

  1. Peel the yuca and cut it into chunks.
  2. Boil the yuca in salted water until tender, about 20-30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in lemon or lime juice.
  6. Pour the garlic oil over the boiled yuca and sprinkle with salt and chopped cilantro if desired.
  7. Serve warm.

Notes

For a twist, consider adding red pepper flakes for heat or cumin for an earthy profile.