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Yuca en Escabeche

Cultural Context

Yuca en Escabeche is a traditional Puerto Rican dish that showcases yuca, a starchy root vegetable, marinated in a tangy vinegar-based dressing. This dish is often served as a side during festive occasions and family gatherings, symbolizing the island's vibrant culinary heritage. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Puerto Rico, appreciated for its unique flavor and texture.

Puerto RicanPRside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
chicken thighs
1 lime
spices
1 red onion
oil
salt
tomato paste
broccoli
yuca

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.

1

Wash and clean the chicken thighs.

2

Squeeze 1 lime over the chicken.

3

Add spices to the chicken (spices shown on screen).

4

Cut the ends of the yuca and make a slit in the skin.

5

Use a knife to get underneath the skin of the yuca and peel it off.

6

Boil the yuca until tender.

7

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.

8

Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.

9

Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer and spray the top with cooking spray.

10

Cook the chicken in the air fryer at 400°F for 20 minutes.

11

After 20 minutes, check the chicken and turn it over.

12

Cook for an additional 5 minutes to brown the other side of the chicken.

13

In a pan, add oil and sauté the sliced red onion until translucent.

14

Add tomato paste and salt to the onions and mix until liquidy.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

air fryerpan

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Yuca SaladEscabeche de Yuca

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