How To Make Yuca Con Mojo - It's ChaCha's Basics

Learn how to peel fresh yuca and make a mojo marinade to accompany the boiled yuca with our new segment, It's ChaCha's Basics.

INGREDIENTS
1-2 lbs. peeled and cut
1/2 large red onion sliced
1/3 c. white vinegar
1/4 c. lime juice
1/4 c. orange juice
1 tbsp. minced garlic
1/4 c. olive oil
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. oregano
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper
Parsley, for garnish

DIRECTIONS
•Boil yuca in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until fork tender.
•While the yuca is boiling, slice onion.
•Combine onion slices, vinegar, lime, orange and garlic in a bowl.
•Marinate for 20 to 25 minutes; drain onions, reserving some of the liquid marinade.
•Remove yuca from heat; let sit in warm water until ready to serve. This prevents the yuca from drying out.
•Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add cumin, oregano and onions.
•Pour 1-2 tbsp of the liquid marinade (to your liking) to the pan.
•Cook until onions are soft.
•When ready to serve, drain yuca from water.
•Pour hot onions over yuca. Add salt and pepper to taste.
•Serve warm with parsley for garnish.