Yuca con Mojo (Yuca With Garlic Sauce)
Yuca con mojo is a Cuban side dish featuring tender yuca root infused with vibrant citrus, pungent garlic, and savory onions.
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Instructions
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Start boiling salted water.
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Add 1 1/2 pounds peeled, 1-inch-chunked yuca to the boiling water and cook until tender (about 30 minutes).
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Drain the yuca, transfer it to a serving dish, and cover to keep warm.
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In a bowl, combine 1-2 thinly sliced red onions, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, and 6 minced garlic cloves; pour this mixture over the warm yuca.
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Heat 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper in a pan for about 1 minute until hot, then pour the hot oil over the yuca.
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Garnish with additional cilantro and orange zest if desired.