Mashed Yucca with Garlic

Directions

1. 1
   Trim ends from fresh yuca and peel remainder, removing all waxy brown skin and pinkish layer underneath.
2. 2
   Cut yuca into 3-inch-thick pieces.
3. 3
   Boil yuca in salted water to cover by 2 inches until tender and starting to fall apart, 50 minutes to 1 1/4 hours.
4. 4
   Drain and transfer to a cutting board.
5. 5
   Carefully halve hot yuca pieces lengthwise and remove thin woody cores.
6. 6
   Return yuca to pot with 1 3/4 cups milk, garlic, juice, and salt.
7. 7
   Coarsely mash yuca, adding additional milk if desired, and serve immediately.