This stewed yuca is a flavorful and comforting side dish commonly served in Colombia alongside beef, pork, chicken, and seafood.
What is Yuca?
Yuca, also called cassava in English, is the starchy root of the cassava plant. Widely used across Latin America (known as mandioca in Brazil), yuca can often be substituted for potatoes in many recipes. In Colombia it is used in soups, stews, mashed preparations, fries and even some desserts. When cooked, yuca becomes tender with a mild, slightly sweet flavor similar to potato.
Yuca Sudada Recipe
Erica Dinho
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Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen yuca
- 4 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 chicken bouillon tablet
- ¼ teaspoon sazón Goya con Azafrán
- 1 cup hogao (tomato and onion sauce)
Instructions
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In a large pot, combine the water, chicken bouillon tablet, sazón and salt. Bring to a boil. Add the yuca, reduce heat to medium and simmer about 15 minutes or until fork-tender.
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Drain the yuca, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
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Return the pot to the stove, add the hogao and the reserved cup of liquid. Bring to a gentle boil and cook 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
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Place the yuca on a serving plate and spoon the warm hogao mixture over the top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Protein: 2 g
Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 321 mg
Potassium: 396 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 3 g
Vitamin A: 325 IU
Vitamin C: 28 mg
Calcium: 29 mg
Iron: 1 mg
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This preparation is an excellent way to dress up yuca, which on its own is fairly bland. Yuca Sudada is a traditional Colombian side—serve it with grilled meats, roasted chicken or pan-seared fish for a satisfying meal.
You can use frozen or fresh yuca for this recipe. In many U.S. grocery stores and Latin markets you can find yuca in the produce section. For this recipe the yuca is finished with hogao, a Colombian tomato-and-onion sauce, which adds bright, savory flavor.
More side dishes you may want to try:
Colombian Potato Cakes (Lapingachos)
Potatoes with Cream and Cheese Sauce (Papas Chorreadas)
Rice with Ripe Plantains (Arroz de Pajarito)
Fried Green Plantains (Patacones)