Yuca en escabeche

Ingredientes

• 8 cups water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 1/4 pound yuca/cassava
• 1/2 small onion
• 1/4 green pepper
• 1/4 red pepper
• 3/4 cup oil
• 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic paste
• 1/4 cup vinegar

Preparación

1. 1

   --- The Yuca ---

2. 2

   Peel and rinse the yuca. Cut it to about 3 to 4 inches long. If you are using frozen yuca then you can skip this step.

3. 3

   Add water and salt to a large pan over high heat. Add the yuca, and cook covered for 30 minutes. Check for tenderness with a fork. Drain and set aside.

4. 4

   --- The Escabeche ---

5. 5

   While the yuca cooks cut the red and green peppers into 1/4-inch thick long strips. Cut the onion in the same way. In a medium size pan, add oil, black pepper, bay leaves, peppers, onion , garlic and onion powder. Cook for 2 minutes and stir a couple of times. Turn off the heat and mix in the garlic and the vinegar.

6. 6

   Add the yuca to the pan with the escabeche. Mix it until all the yuca is covered in the mix. Serve and enjoy.