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

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter 
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream 
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded white
• 6 servings bell pepper to taste
• 6 servings salt to your taste 
• 3  scallions cut into pieces
• 1.5 cups tomatoes diced peeled
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 
• 4 cups water 
• 2 pounds yuca fresh peeled (cassava)

Equipment

• frying pan
• pot

Directions

1. 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.
2. Drain and set aside.While the yuca is cooking, heat the oil and butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
3. Add the scallions and tomatoes, stir and cook about 7 minutes.
4. Add cumin, salt and pepper. Stir and cook 2 minutes more.
5. Add cream and cheese.
6. Mix well and turn down the heat and cook for 3 minutes or until cheese has melted.
7. Place the yuca in a serving dish, add the chorizo slices and pour the sauce on top.
8. Serve it warm and garnish with scallions.