Yuca con mojo
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Yuca con mojo is a Central American and Caribbean side dish made by marinading yuca root (also known as cassava
) in garlic, lime, and olive oil. Oftentimes, onions are included in the marinade.
Cassava
Cassava , also called yuca or manioc, a woody shrub of the Euphorbiaceae native to South America, is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrates...
) in garlic, lime, and olive oil. Oftentimes, onions are included in the marinade.