Yuca with Garlic-Citrus Sauce: Yucca con Mojo
- 2 large cassavas or yucca, peeled and cut into 1-inch by 3-inch wedges
- 1 red onion, halved and sliced thinly into half moons
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 bunch Italian parsley
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- In a pot of boiling water, cook the yucca until tender, but not falling apart and losing its shape, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the yucca from the water, and dunk into an ice bath to stop the cooking process (shocking) and set aside.
- Meanwhile, make the mojo.
- In a blender, place half of the red onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Start to puree and slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
- When well pureed, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Julienne the remaining half of the onion.
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep cast iron skillet to 375 degrees F. Begin frying the partially cooked yucca until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- When uniform in color, remove the yucca from the oil and place in a bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the mojo over the yucca, and garnish with the other half of the red onion.
or yucca, red onion, garlic, italian parsley, cilantro, extravirgin olive oil
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/yuca-with-garlic-citrus-sauce-yucca-con-mojo-recipe.html (may not work)