Description
These root vegetables, each with its own tropical flavor and palate-pleasing texture, are a staple in our culture.
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 yautia (taro root), peeled and cut into 1½-inch to 2-inch round slices
- 1 ñame (yam), peeled and cut into 1½-inch to 2-inch round slices
- 1 yuca (cassava), peeled and cut into 3 equal sections crosswise
- 2 teaspoons lite salt or to taste
Instructions
- Cut each yuca section in half lengthwise and remove inner root.
- Rinse root vegetables.
- Place the root vegetables in a vegetable steamer and steam for 30 to 40 minutes or until fork tender.
- Remove from vegetable steamer and place in bowl.
- Serve with Stewed Salt Cod or Salt Cod Salad.
Notes
If you want your root vegetables seasoned with salt before steaming them, soak them for a few minutes in a bowl with salt (to taste) and water.
We always drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the root vegetables whether this dish is accompanied with stewed fish or meat. Avocados are also served on the side.
- Category: Lunch and Dinner
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican Cuisine
Keywords: Boiled Root Vegetables, Steamed Root Vegetables, Viandas