Puerto Rican Yucca & Mojo Sauce

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor profile with health benefits.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh orange juice

💰Cheaper: canned orange juice

Fresh juice enhances flavor and nutrition.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley provides a similar fresh herb flavor.

yucca

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Potatoes are more widely available and less expensive.

Pick yucca from the backyard or store, mentioning different varieties like malanga and yuca.

Add the yucca to a pot and cover it with water.

Add salt to the pot and bring the water to a boil.

Once boiling, cook the yucca for about 20 minutes until tender.

In a separate bowl, prepare the mojo sauce by adding olive oil and a little vinegar (optional).

Add whole heads of garlic to the mojo sauce mixture.

Let the flavors of the mojo sauce blend together while the yucca cooks.

Once the yucca is done, drain it and add it to the mojo sauce, soaking it in the flavors.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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