Boiled Yuca (Yuca Hervida)

Serves: 5

Jonathan Flatley

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

51

Sweetness

44

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Salt

Directions:

1

Place the yuca, 3 quarts water, and salt in a 4-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat

2

Reduce the heat to medium and cook at a gentle boil until either fork-tender (Paraguayan style), about 25 minutes, or very tender (Cuban style), 30 to 40 minutes

3

Drain, quickly removing the spindles, and serve at once; or keep warm in the cooking water over very low heat until ready to serve

4

Douse with a table sauce if you wish, and serve piping hot

5

Place the yuca, 3 quarts water, and salt in a 4-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat

6

Reduce the heat to medium and cook at a gentle boil until either fork-tender (Paraguayan style), about 25 minutes, or very tender (Cuban style), 30 to 40 minutes

7

Drain, quickly removing the spindles, and serve at once; or keep warm in the cooking water over very low heat until ready to serve

8

Douse with a table sauce if you wish, and serve piping hot