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A Trip Around Latin America: Yuca

Written by MIC Food | Oct 14, 2022 2:51:47 PM

The ending of Hispanic Heritage Month leaves us not only with the delicious taste of Latin cuisine in our mouths, but a sense of wonder and excitement for Latin culture on our minds. Now that you’re all caught up on your list of Latin terms, and your knowledge of Plantains around the Latin America, it’s time to continue the journey with Yuca!

 

What is Yuca?

 

Yuca, commonly known as cassava or manioc (not to be confused with yucca), is one of the world’s most versatile vegetables. Use it fried, boiled, or mashed, yuca is a nutty-flavored starch tuber native to South America that is also found in Asia and parts of Africa. According to a scientific analysis, yuca is considered to be a good source of resistant starch, which helps support a healthy digestive system. Because of its high carbohydrate content, yuca is also a good source of energy for those who are engaged in extraneous physical activities.

 

Learn more: Yuca 101: What is Yuca?

 

Yuca around Latin America

 

CARIBBEAN

Cuba

Known as: Yuca

Featured dish: Yuca con Mojo

 

 

Puerto Rico

Known as: Yuca

Featured dish: Yuca al Ajillo

 

 

Dominican Republic

Known as: Yuca

Featured dish: Arepitas de Yuca

 

 

CENTRAL AMERICA

 

Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador

Known as: Yuca

Featured dish: Yuca con Chicarron

 

 

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Nicaragua

 

Known as: Yuca

Featured dish: Vigorón (Cabbage and Yuca)

 

 

Panama

 

Known as: Yuca

Featured dish: Carimañolas

 

 

 

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SOUTH AMERICA

 

Brazil

Known as: Yuca

Featured dish: Pão de Queijo

 

 

Ecuador

Known as: Yuca

Featured dish: Muchines de Yuca

 

 

 

Watch the Recipe Video: Muchines de Yuca

 

Colombia & Peru

Known as: Yuca

Featured dish: Yuca Frita

 

 

 

Venezuela

Known as: Yuca

Featured dish: Ajiaco

 

 

 

Bolivia

Known as: Yuca

Featured dish: Sonso de Yuca

 

 

 

 

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Traditionally, yuca can take up to half an hour to prepare and cook. Here at MIC Food® we are helping chefs, restaurants, industrial kitchens, retail brands, delis, and others in the food industry rethink their menus and increase appeal among ethnic and mainstream consumers alike. We provide variety of yuca products that come peeled and cut, ready-to-heat and serve saving you hours of prep time so you can focus on what matters the most: making every meal memorable. Ask Our Chef about how you can incorporate yuca into your menu!

 

SOURCES:

  1. https://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2019/01/brazilian-cheese-bread-pao-de-queijo.html
  2. https://www.recetasnestlecam.com/recetas/carimanola-de-carneYA