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    Yuca con Mojo

    A traditional Cuban side — Yuca con Mojo pairs tender boiled cassava with a pungent mojo of garlic, sour orange and olive oil, poured hot over the root so it soaks into every crevice.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 30 minCook time
    🍽 6Servings
    🏷 Cuban KitchenCategory
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    Yuca con Mojo - Cubain recipe

    A traditional Cuban side — Yuca con Mojo pairs tender boiled cassava with a pungent mojo of garlic, sour orange and olive oil, poured hot over the root so it soaks into every crevice. Yuca has nourished the island since long before Columbus, and it remains one of Cuba’s most beloved starches. Alongside roast pork or fried fish, it is simple, earthy and utterly Cuban.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Peel the yuca, cut it into 3-inch (7.5 cm) lengths, and halve any thick pieces; remove the thin woody core that runs down the center.
    2. Place the yuca in a pot with the bay leaf and plenty of salted water, and bring to a boil.
    3. Simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, until the yuca is tender and easily pierced with a fork; take care not to overcook it into mush.
    4. Drain well, remove any remaining fibrous core, and keep warm in the pot.
    5. Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic and onion until fragrant and just golden, about 3 minutes.
    6. Off the heat, stir in the sour orange juice and salt, and simmer the mojo gently for a minute to marry the flavors.
    7. Pour the hot mojo over the yuca, toss gently, and serve with lime wedges and a sprinkle of cilantro.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Yuca must be fully cooked, and always remove the stringy central core before serving. For an even richer mojo, warm a pinch of cumin or a few black peppercorns in the oil.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook30 min
    Servings6
    CategoryCuban Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
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