Grilled Yuca with Garlic Mojo Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
384 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
South American
Grilled Yuca with Garlic Mojo Sauce
Description
This recipe prepares yuca (cassava) by peeling and boiling it in salted water until fork tender without becoming mushy. After draining and cooling, the yuca is cut into strips with the central vein removed. Grilling these strips on indirect heat after brushing them with a garlic mojo sauce crisps the exterior while maintaining a soft interior texture.
The mojo sauce combines minced onion and garlic, parsley, cilantro, hot sauce, red wine vinegar, and vegetable oil, seasoned with salt and pepper to create a tangy, savory marinade and dip. The grilling method adds a smoky, crisp layer to the earthy, starchy yuca roots, balancing texture and flavor.
This dish can be served warm with additional mojo sauce on the side for dipping, offering a satisfying snack or side. If grilling is unavailable, the yuca can also be baked at higher heat until crisped. Adjusting hot sauce quantity tailors the spice level within the sauce.
Ingredients
For Grilled Yuca
- 5 lbs cassava peeled
- water
- salt
For Garlic Mojo Sauce
- 3 Tablespoon onion minced
- 3 Cloves garlic crushed
- 3 Tablespoon parsley minced
- 3 Tablespoon cilantro minced
- 2 Tablespoons hot sauce
- 1/4 Cup red wine vinegar quantity 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 Cup vegetable oil quantity 1 tablespoon
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
For Yuca
- Boil the peeled Yuca in a large pot of salted water until fork tender (about 15-20 minutes) - Do not overcook or they will turn mushy
- Strain the pot and cut the yuca into strips
- Remove central vein
- Cool
For Mojo Sauce
- Place all ingredients together in a bowl and mix until combined. Add more hot sauce if desired
To Grill Yucas
- Brush each yuca generously with mojo sauce on all sides
- Place them on the grill on indirect heat and close the lid
- Grill until crispy (about 15-20 minutes)
- Serve with mojo sauce on the side for dipping
- Enjoy!
Notes
- If grilling is not an option, bake the mojo-coated yuca at 425°F for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the mojo sauce to control the spiciness according to preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 384kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 527mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 42.3mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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