Side dishe for 4
Garlic Mashed Yuca
Tender yuca is boiled with garlic, then mashed with ghee, salt, and pepper into a smooth side dish.
Typical price
$2.93for 4 servings
$0.73 per serving$2.93 for 4
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
CaribbeanVegetarianGluten-freeHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishes
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Plantains, yuca, taro$0.89 each typical | 2.75 | $2.49Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.93 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 lb yuca root
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp ghee (optional)
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Steps
- Peel the yuca, cut it into 2-inch pieces, and remove the woody center.
- Place the yuca and garlic in a large pot with the water and salt.
- Boil for 25 minutes until the yuca is very tender and splits easily.
- Drain the yuca and garlic, then return them to the warm pot.
- Mash with the ghee and pepper until mostly smooth, adding water by spoonfuls if needed.
- Rest the mash for 5 minutes before serving.
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