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Colombian Yuca chorriada

Yuca Chorriada con Chorizo (Cassava with Chorizo and Cheese Sauce)

Erica Dinho
5 from 4 votes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds frozen or fresh yuca cassava, peeled
  • 4 cups water
  • Salt to your taste
  • 2 Colombian chorizos cooked and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups tomatoes peeled and diced
  • 3 scallions cut into pieces
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or other white melting cheese

Instructions
 

  • Place the yuca, water and salt in a medium pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil and cook about 30 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  • While the yuca is cooking, heat the oil and butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the scallions and tomatoes, stir and cook about 7 minutes. Add cumin, salt and pepper. Stir and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Add cream and cheese. Mix well and turn down the heat and cook for 3 minutes or until cheese has melted.
  • Place the yuca in a serving dish, add the chorizo slices and pour the sauce on top. Serve it warm and garnish with scallions.
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