Mashed Yucca

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and peel the fresh yucca or thaw the frozen.
2. 2
   Place in a small saucepan, and add water to cover and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
3. 3
   Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, until tender, about 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Drain in a colander and set aside to cool.
5. 5
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees .
6. 6
   When the yucca is cool enough to handle, pull each root apart and remove the large fibrous veins near the center, keeping the flesh in large chunks.
7. 7
   Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
8. 8
   Cook the garlic until tender but not brown.
9. 9
   Add the vinegar, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper.
10. 10
    Bring to a boil and add the yucca.
11. 11
    Stir and mash with a wooden spoon until a lumpy mixture is formed.
12. 12
    Transfer to a baking dish.
13. 13
    Cover and bake 10 minutes.
14. 14
    Garnish with the chopped parsley and serve immediately.