Enjoy this traditional Cuban dish made from yuca, a starchy root vegetable, cooked to perfection with a flavorful garlic citrus sauce.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 6 cloves garlic cloves
- 60 ml lime juice
- 60 ml olive oil
- 1 onion
- 5 grams salt
- 2000 ml water
- 900 grams yuca
Directions
Step 1
Peel the yuca and cut it into large chunks.
Step 2
Place the yuca in a large pot, add water and salt, and bring to a boil.
Step 3
Cook the yuca until tender, about 25-30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 4
In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Step 5
Add the garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Step 6
Add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 7
Pour in the lime juice and stir well.
Step 8
Pour the garlic citrus sauce over the cooked yuca and gently toss to coat.
Step 9
Serve warm and enjoy your Cuban-Style Yuca.