Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • 4 lb. yuca, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (12 cups)
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • ½ tsp. sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives

Instruction

  • In a pot combine baking soda and 16 cups water; bring to boiling. Add yuca and cook, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until yuca is tender; drain. Transfer yuca to a large bowl and mash. Cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet combine onion, garlic, and turmeric. Cook over medium-low 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the next five ingredients (through pepper). Cook 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
  • Add vegetables to bowl with yuca; stir to combine. Serve warm sprinkled with chives.