Fried crispy yucas with mojo sauce (Yuquitas fritas con mojo)
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Ingredients:
Mojo Sauce:
2 limes
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Honey
Yucas:
1-1/2 pounds yuca or cassava root, peeled, cored and cut into 3-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
Oil for frying
Method
1. In a small pot, heat oil, with garlic and spices, to start cooking.
2. When garlic starts to brown, add orange and lime juice and keep cooking for a few minutes. Taste and add honey depending on the acidity of the sauce.
3. Set aside
4. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook yuca until fork-tender, 8-10 minutes.
5. Drain and pat yuca pieces dry.
6. In a deep skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 375°.
7. Fry yuca, a few pieces at a time, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
8. Drain on paper towels.
9. Serve immediately with dipping sauce or toss to coat in sauce if desired.