Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

How to make Masaco de Yucca con Charque

Login to Save
87 views
Bittners In Bolivia
Bittners In Bolivia
1 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Bittners In Bolivia to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Masaco de Yucca con Charque

Cultural Context

Originating from Bolivia, Masaco de Yucca con Charque is a traditional dish that reflects the country's indigenous culinary heritage. It combines the starchy goodness of yucca with the savory flavor of charque, a preserved meat, making it a hearty meal often enjoyed in rural communities. Today, this dish is celebrated across Bolivia and has gained popularity in various Latin American cuisines, showcasing the rich flavors of the Andes.

BolivianBOmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs yucca
1 lb charque (dried beef)
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 green bell pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup cilantro
1 lime
1 cup cheese
1 avocado

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Peel and cut the yucca into chunks.

2

Boil the yucca in salted water until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

3

Drain the yucca and let it cool slightly before mashing.

4

In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

5

Add chopped onion, garlic, and green bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

6

Stir in the charque, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper; cook for another 5 minutes.

7

Incorporate the mashed yucca into the skillet, mixing well.

8

Cook the mixture for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through.

9

Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.

10

Serve warm, topped with crumbled cheese and sliced avocado.

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Masaco de Yucca con Charque
Local Name: Masaco de Yucca con Charque

Other Takes on Beef

(24 videos)

Similar Bolivian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(20 videos)