Steamed Yuca with Mojo
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See also
Cumin-and-Oregano Rubbed Turkey with Chorizo-and Cornbread Stuffing
and
Pumpkin Flan
Ingredients:
- 3 pounds frozen yuca
- 10 cloves garlic
- 4 cups oregano leaves
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3/4 Cup olive oil
- 1/4 Cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Steam the yuca in the basket of a vegetable steamer over medium-high heat for 30 minutes.
While the yuca is steaming, puree the garlic, oregano, lime juice, olive oil, orange juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in the jar of a blender or in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve yuca hot with mojo sauce.
Copyright © 2003 by Fernando Saralegui and Alvaro Saralegui.
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