Yuca con Queso

Cooked Yuca with Yogurt and Cheese

Preparation info
  • 6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Secrets of Colombian Cooking

By Patricia McCausland-Gallo

Published 2004

  • About

Yuca is another one of Colombia’s native foods. Many people mistakenly think they are just another white carbohydrate, but in fact they are very high in fiber. Made with yogurt and cheese to add protein, make this dish a staple that will remind you of home.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds peeled yuca* (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon plus

Method

  1. If using fresh yuca, quarter it lengthwise. Cut each piece of yuca lengthwise again and then cut into 3× 2-inch chunks.
  2. Place the yuca in a medium pot with 6 cups of water, 1 tablespoon