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Yuca Frita con Mojo

Name: Yuca Frita con Mojo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Caribbean, Cuban, North America, Mexican
Ingredients: MOJO:; 1/4 cup sour orange marinade; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; FRIES:; 1-1/2 pounds yuca or cassava root, peeled, cored and cut into 3-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon salt; Oil for frying

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Prep: 15 min. + chilling Cook: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023

Who doesn’t love something fried? That’s how I first got turned on to yuca, and now I cook it regularly. It is a starchy tuber, similar in texture to a potato, and is served with a lovely garlicky orange dipping sauce. —Deeanna Dickey, Denver, Colorado

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Ingredients

MOJO:
1/4 cup sour orange marinade
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
FRIES:
1-1/2 pounds yuca or cassava root, peeled, cored and cut into 3-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
Oil for frying

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk the mojo ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours or overnight.
Place yuca and 1 teaspoon salt in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until fork-tender, 20-25 minutes. Drain and pat yuca pieces dry.
In a deep skillet, heat 1 in. oil to 375°. Fry yuca, a few pieces at a time, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with dipping sauce, or toss to coat in sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup yuca with 5 teaspoons sauce: 344 calories, 18g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

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