An authentic dish from the region that showcases a variety of textures and flavors, making it a true delight for the palate.
Its origin dates back to ancestral culinary traditions, where the combination of yuca and pork cracklings provides a diversity of textures and flavors that delight the taste buds.
Yuca with Pork Cracklings
Ingredients
2 pounds of Yuca
1 pound of Julienned chopped cabbage
1 pound of Chopped pork cracklings
¼ Tomato sauce
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper and cumin
2 tablespoons of Vegetable oil
1 Chicken bouillon cube
1½ cup of Hot water
1 Diced onion
Preparation
Step 1 : The yuca must be peeled beforehand.
Step 2 : Then, in a pot with enough water, boil for approximately 12 to 15 minutes, until tender.
Step 3 : Add salt to taste and cook for about 2 more minutes before removing from the water.
Step 4 : In a skillet with oil, sauté the onion.
Step 5 : Then add the tomato sauce, salt, pepper, sugar, cumin, and the chicken bouillon cube.
Step 6 : Cook everything for about 5 minutes.
Step 7 : Then add water and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
Step 8 : To serve, place the yuca on a plate and add the sauce on top.
Step 9 : Add the chopped pork cracklings and julienned cabbage.
