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Yuca En Escabeche

Yuca En Escabeche is a traditional Puerto Rican dish of pickled cassava, olives, and onions. It's delicious, vibrant, easy, and versatile!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Resting Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 270 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: South American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb yuca (fresh or frozen) $1.55
  • 4 tsp kosher salt, divided $0.16
  • 2/3 cup olive oil $0.84
  • 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar $0.41
  • 3 bay leaves $0.30
  • 1/2 tsp black peppercorns $0.05
  • 1 tsp adobo seasoning $0.04
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced in half moons $0.42
  • 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced $0.34
  • 1/4 cup sliced Spanish olives (AKA Manzanilla olives ) $0.33
  • 1/8 cup olive brine $0.09

Instructions

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  1. If the yuca is fresh, peel and split it into 4-inch long quarters. Remove the woody center root. If the yuca is frozen, split it into 4-inch halves. Make sure the woody center has been removed and then cut each half in half.
  2. Add yuca to a Dutch oven or other large heavy-bottomed pot. Add water until you cover the yuca by two inches. Add 2 teaspoons of salt. Boil until the yuca is fork-tender but not mushy, about 25 to 30 minutes. Then drain the yuca and cool.
  3. While the yuca cooks, set a small pot over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and warm. Add the vinegar, peppercorns, bay leaf, remaining 2 teaspoons salt, adobo, onions, garlic, olives, and olive brine to the warm oil. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from the heat.
  4. Add the yuca to a large bowl. Cover the drained yuca with escabeche. Let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to develop the flavors, then serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 270kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 19g (29%) Sodium 1346mg (56%) Fiber 2g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Calories 270kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 19g 29%
Sodium 1346mg 56%
Fiber 2g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.