Grilled Yucca with Huancaina Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Yucca with Huancaina Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole yucca; Salt; 4 tablespoons melted butter; 4 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 red onion, diced; 1 aji amarillo, rib and seeds removed, diced; 1 clove garlic; Salt and pepper; 5 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese; 1 hard-boiled egg, plus chopped hard-boiled egg, for garnish, optional; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Nicoise olives, for garnish, optional; Cilantro leaves, for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

1 whole yucca
Salt
4 tablespoons melted butter
4 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 red onion, diced
1 aji amarillo, rib and seeds removed, diced
1 clove garlic
Salt and pepper
5 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
1 hard-boiled egg, plus chopped hard-boiled egg, for garnish, optional
1/2 cup heavy cream
Nicoise olives, for garnish, optional
Cilantro leaves, for garnish, optional

1
Peel yucca and cut into 4 cylinders; then split in half and remove the root.
2
Place yucca in a large pot.
3
Add enough water to cover yucca and season with salt.
4
Bring to a boil and simmer until fork tender, about 30 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
6
Brush with butter and place on grill.
7
Cook about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
8
Remove and season with salt.
9
Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat.
10
Add onion, aji, and garlic.
11
Season with salt and pepper and saute until onion becomes translucent.
12
Remove from heat and add to blender.
13
Add cheese and hard-boiled egg and blend.
14
Slowly drizzle in heavy cream and remaining 2 tablespoons oil until sauce consistency.
15
Adjust salt before serving.
16
Serve yucca with huancaina sauce, garnished with hard-boiled egg, olives, and cilantro.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole yucca, Salt, 4 tablespoons melted butter, 4 tablespoons canola oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Yucca with Huancaina Sauce falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grilled Yucca with Huancaina Sauce

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