Garlic Mashed Yucca

Steps

• 1

  Peel the yucca, making sure to remove all layers of outer skin and gray veins. Yucca should be completely white. Cut in half, lengthwise, and then in thirds. Add the yucca to a stockpot and immerse in enough cold water so that it is completely covered. Add the mashed garlic.
• 2

  Boil the yucca and garlic for 25-30 minutes, or until it is very tender. Drain and return to the stockpot.
• 3

  Once boiled, add the butter, salt, pepper and half a cup of milk. Using a hand masher, mix all the ingredients together. Add the remaining milk to the yucca mash if it appears too dry for your taste.
• 4

  Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.