YUCA CON MOJO RECIPES

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.

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.