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Crispy Caribbean Yucca Cakes with Garlic-Lime Mojo

Crispy Caribbean Yucca Cakes with Zesty Garlic-Lime Mojo

Crispy Caribbean Yucca Cakes with Garlic-Lime Mojo blend flavors and textures beautifully, making them perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cakes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Yucca Cakes
  • 2 cups Yuca (Cassava) Use fresh yuca for the best taste.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Finely chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped; parsley is a great substitute.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground.
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Regular paprika works too.
  • 1 large Egg For binding; use a flax egg for vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour if desired.
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil For frying.
For the Garlic-Lime Mojo
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Extra virgin is preferred.
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 tbsp White Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Optional, but recommended.
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • potato masher
  • large skillet
  • Small Saucepan

Method
 

Steps
  1. Boil the yuca chunks in salted water for about 20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and remove fibrous core.
  2. Mash the drained yuca until mostly smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
  3. Combine mashed yuca with minced garlic, chopped onion, cilantro, salt, pepper, paprika, egg, and flour. Mix until well combined.
  4. Shape the mixture into six equal, thick round cakes.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. In a small saucepan, heat olive oil. Sauté minced garlic, then stir in lime juice, vinegar, cumin, and salt.
  7. Serve cakes drizzled with garlic-lime mojo or on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, serve immediately after frying. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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