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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs yucca root, halved & in chunks
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lime, juice of
  • 6 garlic cloves, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped fine

Method

  • Place yucca in saucepan; until yucca is just covered, add salt and lime juice and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender--about 30 minutes.
  • Drain and keep warm.
  • Mash garlic cloves into salt with mortar and pestle (or use food processor).
  • Add garlic, lemon juice, and onions to olive oil in a separate pan, heat until bubbling, then pour over yucca.
  • Toss yucca & sauce "lightly" cooking to saute over medium heat; till barely brown but not CRISP!
  • Serve.