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Boiled yuca with onions served on a plate.
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Boiled Yuca with Onions

Boiled yuca with onions is a simple, satisfying Dominican side dish made with tender cassava and tangy sautéed onions. Ready in under 30 minutes and perfect alongside fried cheese, salami, or eggs.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Dominican
Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 619kcal
Author: Vanessa

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Yuca:

  • 3 pounds fresh or frozen yuca (1.4 kg), peeled and cut into chunks
  • 6 cups water (1.4 L)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (9 g)

For the Onions:

  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (30 ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (3 g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (0.5 g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the sliced onion, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat and let the onions soak while the yuca cooks, about 15 minutes.
  • Place the yuca in a medium pot and add the water and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the yuca is fork-tender all the way through.
  • Drain the yuca and transfer to a serving plate.
  • Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated onions along with any liquid from the bowl. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are just softened and beginning to turn translucent.
  • Spoon the onions over the boiled yuca and serve warm.

Notes

  • Fresh yuca can be found in the produce section of most grocery stores as long, brown, wax-coated roots. Look near other tropical produce.
  • Frozen yuca is a great shortcut — it comes already peeled and cut. Find it in the freezer aisle, often in the international or Latin foods section.
  • This dish pairs naturally with fried Dominican cheese, salami, and eggs for a classic Dominican breakfast or light lunch plate.
  • If your yuca has a fibrous string running through the center, remove it after boiling — it’s tough and not meant to be eaten.

Nutrition

Calories: 619kcal | Carbohydrates: 132g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1230mg | Potassium: 970mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg