Puerto Rican Yuca en Escabeche

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity flavor while being healthier.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Peel and cut yuca into chunks.

Boil yuca in salted water until tender, about 20-30 minutes.

Drain yuca and let it cool slightly.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add sliced onion, carrot, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add vinegar, bay leaves, black pepper, salt, cumin, and oregano; mix well.

Combine the sautéed vegetables with the boiled yuca in a large bowl.

Toss gently to coat yuca with the marinade.

Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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