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Yuca con Mojo is yuca root, boiled and served with a red onion relish that is very traditional in Caribbean islands like Dominican Republic, Cuba and Puerto Rico.
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Yuca con Mojo

Yuca con mojo is a traditional Dominican dish that encapsulates the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean, an irresistible blend of earthy yuca and zesty onion relish that's sure to dance on your palate.
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean, Cuban, Dominican
Keyword: caribbean yuca con mojo, Dominican yuca con mojo recipe, How to make Dominican yuca con mojo, yuca con mojo, Yuca con mojo Dominican style, yuca recipe
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 1 lb yuca frozen and ready to cook
  • 1 large red onion peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup corn oil
  • 3 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Prep your red onions and set aside.
  • Then start cooking the yuca.
  • In a deep pot, add enough water to thoroughly cover the amount of yuca you will be cooking.
  • Add the yuca and bring to a boil.
  • Once it's to a boil, add half a chicken bullion cube.
  • Next start on the onion relish.
  • In a saucepan, add oil, vinegar and sliced red onions over medium heat.
  • Cook until desired tenderness.
  • Once the yuca is cooked through, plate and top with desired amount of the red onion relish.
  • In this recipe, we served with fried eggs for a complete meal.

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