How to Make Nicaraguan Vigoron | Traditional Vigoron Recipe!

yuca

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes provide a similar texture with added nutrients.

pork cracklings

🥗Healthier: baked tofu

💰Cheaper: crispy chickpeas

Baked tofu offers a protein-rich alternative with less fat.

Carefully cut the ends of the yuca and then cut into 4 quarters.

Using a sharp, thick blade knife or a machete, remove the outer skin of the yuca quarters. Remove the skin similar to how you would peel an orange.

In a large pot of boiling water, add the peeled and chopped yuca. Then add salt and minced garlic to taste. Boil yuca for 25 minutes or until fork tender.

Once fork tender, serve the yuca in a shallow bowl. Place a handful of chicharrones on top of the yuca and then cover with homemade repollo.

Be sure to pour some of the pickling juice from the repollo over the yuca. This adds some needed acid and flavor. Now enjoy!

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