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Peruvian Grilled Yucca With Huancaina Sauce Recipe

Peruvian Grilled Yucca With Huancaina Sauce Recipe

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Peruvian Grilled Yucca With Huancaina Sauce

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 whole yucca
salt
4 tbsp melted butter
4 tbsp canola oil
1/2 red onion, diced
1 aji amarillo , rib and seeds removed, diced
1 clove garlic
salt and pepper
5 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
1 hard-boiled egg
1/2 cup heavy cream
nicoise olives, for garnish , optional
cilantro leaves, for garnish , optional

Directions:

Peel yucca and cut into 4 cylinders; then split in half and remove the root. Place yucca in a large pot. Add enough water to cover yucca and season with salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until fork tender, about 30 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to cool. Brush with butter and place on grill. Cook about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove and season with salt.
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Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat.
Add onion, aji, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and saute until onion becomes translucent.
Remove from heat and add to blender. Add cheese and hard-boiled egg and blend. Slowly drizzle in heavy cream and remaining 2 tablespoons oil until sauce consistency. Adjust salt before serving.
Serve yucca with huancaina sauce, garnished with hard-boiled egg, olives, and cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	355.47 Kcal (1488 kJ)
Calories from fat	292.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.55g	50%
Cholesterol	104.08mg	35%
Sodium	288mg	12%
Potassium	94.74mg	2%
Total Carbs	3.77g	1%
Sugars	1.05g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.02g	4%
Protein	13.59g	27%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	364.7mg	36%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	335.15 Kcal (1403 kJ)
Calories from fat	276.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.68g	50%
Cholesterol	98.13mg	35%
Sodium	271.54mg	12%
Potassium	89.33mg	2%
Total Carbs	3.56g	1%
Sugars	0.99g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.96g	4%
Protein	12.82g	27%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	343.9mg	36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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