Authentic Cuban Yuca con Mojo
Tender chunks of yuca bathed in a garlicky citrus sauce—Yuca con Mojo is a Cuban classic that’s all about bold flavor with humble roots. Whether you serve it as a side dish at Nochebuena or pair it with a juicy steak, this dish holds its own and brings serious comfort to the table.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs yuca or cassava frozen or fresh
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 red onion thinly sliced
- Juice from half an orange or whole sour orange plus zest
- Juice from 2 limes plus zest
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- salt & pepper to taste
- freshly chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Boil frozen yuca in salted water for about 30 min or until fork tender.
- Drain, set aside and keep covered to stay warm.
- In a pan on medium heat, sauté red onions in olive oil for a few minutes until slightly softened.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients to the pan and cook for another few minutes until deeply fragrant.
- Pour over warm yuca and gently toss to coat everything thoroughly.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
- Serve with your favorite Cuban entree.